SR 161 over Sweezer Ditch
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 04.29 S SR 62 · Structure no. 028250
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 869
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Sweezer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 161 over Sweezer Ditch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Sweezer Ditch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 161 over Sweezer 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over Sweezer Ditch carry?
About 869 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Sweezer Ditch?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over Sweezer Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.