US Bridges

CR 525S over S Fork Patoka River

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 01.09 W CR 100 W · Structure no. 6300068

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 525S over S Fork Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 525S over S Fork Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 525S
CrossesS Fork Patoka River
Location01.09 W CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34466, -87.31623
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 525S over S Fork Patoka River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 525S over S Fork 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 525S over S Fork Patoka River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is CR 525S over S Fork Patoka River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 525S over S Fork Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.