US Bridges

CR 175 East over Patoka River

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.20 N of CR 925 S · Structure no. 5900070

Built
1888
137 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175 East over Patoka River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 175 East over Patoka River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1888 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 137 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175 East
CrossesPatoka River
Location0.20 N of CR 925 S
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4285, -86.42443
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic120 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 175 East over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 175 East over Patoka River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 175 East over Patoka River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 175 East over Patoka River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175 East over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.