US Bridges

SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.73 N SR 68 · Structure no. 028330

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,951
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 2,951 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,898 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 161
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location00.73 N SR 68
RouteState Highway 161
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19763, -87.03558
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 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 width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,951 (2004)
Projected traffic4,898 by 2032
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 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 2,951 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 161 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 161 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.