US Bridges

Patterson Road over CSX RR

FairPosted for load

Union County, Indiana · 01.00 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 8100045

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Road over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Patterson Road over CSX RR in Union 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Road
CrossesCSX RR
Location01.00 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64895, -84.94611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Road over CSX RR built?

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

What condition is Patterson Road over CSX RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Patterson Road over CSX RR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Patterson Road over CSX RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Road over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.