US Bridges

Main ST over Patoka River

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.00 S of US 41 · Structure no. 2600295

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Patoka River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2039. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesPatoka River
Location01.00 S of US 41
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4023, -87.58604
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2019)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Main ST over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST 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 Main ST over Patoka River carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Patoka River?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.