US Bridges

SR 68 over New Pigeon Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.82 E SR 57 · Structure no. 024420

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over New Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 68 over New Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,186 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesNew Pigeon Creek
Location01.82 E SR 57
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.194, -87.42474
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2004)
Projected traffic3,186 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 68 over New Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 68 over New Pigeon Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 68 over New Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over New Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over New Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.