US Bridges

SR 61 over Southern RR

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.27 S SR 62 · Structure no. 021620

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,844
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Southern RR in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 2,844 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,007 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesSouthern RR
Location00.27 S SR 62
RouteState Highway 61
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.0449, -87.2853
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,844 (2004)
Projected traffic4,007 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$330,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 61 over Southern RR 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 Southern RR carry?

About 2,844 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Southern RR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.