SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb
FairWarrick County, Indiana · 00.39 S SR 68 · Structure no. 028310
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 731
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 53 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 6 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,214 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?
About 731 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.