US Bridges

SR 68 over I-64 Eb/Wb

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 01.25 E SR 165 · Structure no. 033375

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
908
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68 over I-64 Eb/Wb in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 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 908 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,794 by 2032. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 68
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location01.25 E SR 165
RouteState Highway 68
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17308, -87.75503
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic908 (2016)
Projected traffic2,794 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 68 over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 68 over I-64 Eb/Wb 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 68 over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 908 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.