US Bridges

SR 168 over Toops Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.35 W US 41 · Structure no. 028640

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,293
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over Toops Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 168 over Toops 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168
CrossesToops Ditch
Location01.35 W US 41
RouteState Highway 168
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25317, -87.59251
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,293 (2021)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Toops Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 168 over Toops Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 168 over Toops Ditch carry?

About 4,293 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over Toops Ditch?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over Toops Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.