SR 145 over Patoka Lake
GoodOrange County, Indiana · 02.36 N SR 164 · Structure no. 027260
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 343 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,547
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 145 over Patoka Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 145 over Patoka Lake in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,143 by 2032. The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 145 over Patoka Lake built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR 145 over Patoka Lake 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 145 over Patoka Lake carry?
About 1,547 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 145 over Patoka Lake?
The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 145 over Patoka Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.