US Bridges

CR 300W over Patoka River

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 00.70 S CR 200 S · Structure no. 6300061

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300W over Patoka River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 300W over Patoka River in Pike 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300W
CrossesPatoka River
Location00.70 S CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.38283, -87.3381
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic18 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300W 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 300W 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 300W over Patoka River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 300W over Patoka River?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300W over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.