US Bridges

CR 325 East over Patoka River

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 0.30 N of CR 950 S · Structure no. 5900069

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 325 East over Patoka River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 325 East over Patoka River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 325 East
CrossesPatoka River
Location0.30 N of CR 950 S
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43519, -86.39656
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 325 East over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 325 East over 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 325 East over Patoka River carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 325 East over Patoka River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 325 East over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.