US Bridges

CR 910 South over Branch of Patoka River

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 0.03 W of CR 325 E · Structure no. 5900068

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 910 South over Branch of Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 910 South over Branch of Patoka River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 910 South
CrossesBranch of Patoka River
Location0.03 W of CR 325 E
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.42287, -86.3941
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2014)
Projected traffic40 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 CR 910 South over Branch of Patoka River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR 910 South over Branch of Patoka River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 910 South over Branch of Patoka River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 910 South over Branch of Patoka River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 910 South over Branch of Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.