US Bridges

SR 68 over Simpson Branch

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 02.33 E SR 61 · Structure no. 024500

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,232
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Simpson Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68 over Simpson Branch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesSimpson Branch
Location02.33 E SR 61
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20033, -87.25509
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2004)
Projected traffic2,045 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Simpson Branch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 over Simpson Branch 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 Simpson Branch carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Simpson Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Simpson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.