US Bridges

CR 500W over Patoka River

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Indiana · 01.00 S CR 200 S · Structure no. 6300157

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 500W over Patoka River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 500W over Patoka River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 500W
CrossesPatoka River
Location01.00 S CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37719, -87.37069
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2019)
Projected traffic8 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 500W over Patoka River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 500W 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 500W over Patoka River carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 500W over Patoka River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 500W over Patoka River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.