US Bridges

SR 168 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 02.19 W SR 57 · Structure no. 080368

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,874
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 168 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,713 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 168
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location02.19 W SR 57
RouteState Highway 168
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25238, -87.4336
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,874 (2012)
Projected traffic2,713 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 168 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 168 over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 168 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,874 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.