US Bridges

SR 61 over I-64 Eb/Wb

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.21 S SR 68 · Structure no. 021660

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,472
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over I-64 Eb/Wb in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 53 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 5,472 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,579 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 61
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location00.21 S SR 68
RouteState Highway 61
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19358, -87.29457
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,472 (2004)
Projected traffic7,579 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 61 over I-64 Eb/Wb 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 5,472 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.