CR 90 East over Patoka River
PoorPosted for loadOrange County, Indiana · 0.03 N of CR 975 S · Structure no. 5900088
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 90 East over Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 90 East over Patoka River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 95 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 3 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2021. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 90 East over Patoka River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is CR 90 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 90 East over Patoka River carry?
About 66 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 90 East over Patoka River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns CR 90 East over Patoka River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.