US Bridges

SR 68 over Moore Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 02.75 W SR 161 · Structure no. 024520

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,135
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Moore Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68 over Moore Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,137 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesMoore Ditch
Location02.75 W SR 161
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20405, -87.13975
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2019)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2030
Trucks9%
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 Moore Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 over Moore 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 Moore Ditch carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Moore Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Moore Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.