SR 68 over Bass Ditch
GoodWarrick County, Indiana · 05.05 W SR 161 · Structure no. 024510
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,137
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 68 over Bass Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68 over Bass Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,139 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 68 over Bass Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 68 over Bass Ditch 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 Bass Ditch carry?
About 1,137 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 68 over Bass Ditch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 68 over Bass Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.