CR 400 N over Patoka River
PoorPosted for loadGibson County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 350 E · Structure no. 2600048
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 145 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 400 N over Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 400 N over Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 400 N over Patoka River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 400 N over Patoka River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 400 N over Patoka River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is CR 400 N over Patoka River?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 400 N over Patoka River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.