US Bridges

CR 875S over Br S Fk Patoka River

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 00.25 W CR 300 E · Structure no. 6300090

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875S over Br S Fk Patoka River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 875S over Br S Fk Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 123 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 875S
CrossesBr S Fk Patoka River
Location00.25 W CR 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 90
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29301, -87.22382
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2019)
Projected traffic8 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 875S over Br S Fk Patoka River built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 875S over Br S Fk Patoka River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 875S over Br S Fk Patoka River carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 875S over Br S Fk Patoka River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875S over Br S Fk Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.