US Bridges

SR 68 over Graper Branch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.81 W SR 61 · Structure no. 024480

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,778
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Graper Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68 over Graper Branch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,778 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesGraper Branch
Location00.81 W SR 61
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19307, -87.31056
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,778 (2004)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Graper Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 over Graper Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 68 over Graper Branch carry?

About 2,778 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Graper Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Graper Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.