SR 161 over Otter Creek
GoodWarrick County, Indiana · 01.36 S SR 62 · Structure no. 028270
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 877
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 161 over Otter Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 40 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR 161 over Otter Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over Otter Creek carry?
About 877 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.