US Bridges

CR 400 W over Patoka River

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.40 N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 2600015

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 W over Patoka River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 W over Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 400 W
CrossesPatoka River
Location01.40 N of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 365
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.39087, -87.63694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic135 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 400 W over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 W over Patoka River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400 W over Patoka River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 W over Patoka River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 W over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.