US Bridges

SR 61 over Koehler Ditch

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.49 S SR 62 · Structure no. 021610

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,758
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Koehler Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 61 over Koehler Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 2,758 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesKoehler Ditch
Location01.49 S SR 62
RouteState Highway 61
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02491, -87.29297
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,758 (2004)
Projected traffic3,820 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Koehler Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 61 over Koehler Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Koehler Ditch carry?

About 2,758 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Koehler Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Koehler Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.