US Bridges

CR 375 East over Branch of Patoka River

PoorPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.30 N of CR 950 S · Structure no. 5900073

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
519
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375 East over Branch of Patoka River is a concrete slab carrying CR 375 East over Branch of Patoka River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, 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 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 375 East
CrossesBranch of Patoka River
Location0.30 N of CR 950 S
RouteCounty Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.41845, -86.38922
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2021)
Projected traffic729 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 375 East over Branch of Patoka River built?

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

What condition is CR 375 East over Branch of 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 375 East over Branch of Patoka River carry?

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

How long is CR 375 East over Branch of Patoka River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375 East over Branch of Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.