US Bridges

Petersburg RD over Patoka River

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 W of SR 65 · Structure no. 2600331

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersburg RD over Patoka River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Petersburg RD over Patoka River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPetersburg RD
CrossesPatoka River
Location00.20 W of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 65
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.39222, -87.54872
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Petersburg RD over Patoka River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petersburg RD 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 Petersburg RD over Patoka River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Petersburg RD over Patoka River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Petersburg RD over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.