SR 57 over Patoka River
GoodPike County, Indiana · 02.32 N SR 357 · Structure no. 020560
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,437
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 57 over Patoka River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 86 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,529 by 2032. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 57 over Patoka River built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is SR 57 over Patoka River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 57 over Patoka River carry?
About 5,437 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 57 over Patoka River?
The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 57 over Patoka River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.