US Bridges

SR 61 over Mccool Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 03.92 N SR 66 · Structure no. 021600

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Mccool Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 61 over Mccool Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,532 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,954 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesMccool Ditch
Location03.92 N SR 66
RouteState Highway 61
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98655, -87.31403
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,532 (2022)
Projected traffic3,954 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Mccool Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 61 over Mccool 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Mccool Ditch carry?

About 3,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Mccool Ditch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Mccool Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.