Lincoln Trail Road over Wires Ditch
GoodWarrick County, Indiana · 0.74 MI E SR 161 · Structure no. 8700145
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln Trail Road over Wires Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Trail Road over Wires Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln Trail Road over Wires Ditch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln Trail Road over Wires 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lincoln Trail Road over Wires Ditch carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln Trail Road over Wires Ditch?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln Trail Road over Wires Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.