US Bridges

SR 168 over Mcgary Ditch

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 03.63 W US 41 · Structure no. 028620

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,179
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Mcgary Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 168 over Mcgary Ditch in Gibson 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.

It carries about 3,179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,277 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168
CrossesMcgary Ditch
Location03.63 W US 41
RouteState Highway 168
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25294, -87.63411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,179 (2004)
Projected traffic5,277 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 168 over Mcgary Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 168 over Mcgary Ditch 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 SR 168 over Mcgary Ditch carry?

About 3,179 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Mcgary Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over Mcgary Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.