Old US 41 over Ditch of Patoka River
PoorPosted for loadGibson County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 100 N · Structure no. 2600069
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,810
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 41 over Ditch of Patoka River is a concrete slab carrying Old US 41 over Ditch of Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 years old, older 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,340 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 41 over Ditch of Patoka River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Old US 41 over Ditch of 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 41 over Ditch of Patoka River carry?
About 3,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Old US 41 over Ditch of Patoka River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 41 over Ditch of Patoka River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.