US Bridges

Enos Coal CO Road over SR 61

Fair

Pike County, Indiana · 03.90 S SR 64 · Structure no. 021680

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2004 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Enos Coal CO Road over SR 61 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Enos Coal CO Road over SR 61 in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEnos Coal CO Road
CrossesSR 61
Location03.90 S SR 64
CountyPike County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28252, -87.26098
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2004)
Projected traffic169 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Enos Coal CO Road over SR 61 built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enos Coal CO Road over SR 61 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Enos Coal CO Road over SR 61 carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Enos Coal CO Road over SR 61?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Enos Coal CO Road over SR 61?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).