US Bridges

CR 25 S over South Fork Patoka River

Poor

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 75 S · Structure no. 2600267

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 25 S over South Fork Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 25 S over South Fork Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 25 S
CrossesSouth Fork Patoka River
Location00.40 N of CR 75 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34896, -87.32153
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating92.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 25 S over South Fork Patoka River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CR 25 S over South Fork 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 CR 25 S over South Fork Patoka River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 25 S over South Fork Patoka River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 25 S over South Fork Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.