SR 257 over Patoka River
GoodPike County, Indiana · 02.03 N SR 64 · Structure no. 030900
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 523 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 634
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 257 over Patoka River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 257 over Patoka River in Pike 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 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2029. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 257 over Patoka River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 257 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 257 over Patoka River carry?
About 634 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is SR 257 over Patoka River?
The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 257 over Patoka River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.