SR 161 over Lake Drain
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 04.53 S SR 62 · Structure no. 028240
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,588
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Lake Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 161 over Lake Drain in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 161 over Lake Drain 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over Lake Drain carry?
About 1,588 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Lake Drain?
The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over Lake Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.