US Bridges

SR 68161 over I-64 Eb/Wb

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.75 E SR 161 · Structure no. 028324

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,064
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68161 over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 68161 over I-64 Eb/Wb in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 1,064 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,927 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68161
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location00.75 E SR 161
RouteState Highway 68
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19991, -87.07799
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,064 (2021)
Projected traffic1,927 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed25.5 mi (41 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 68161 over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 68161 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 68161 over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,064 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 68161 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68161 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.