FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 68

Carrying SR 68 over GRAPER BRANCH

00.81 W SR 61, Warrick, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 68

The SR 68 bridge in Warrick, Indiana carries SR 68 over GRAPER BRANCH. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 22.3 meters (73 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,778 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 68 compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Indiana bridges
183
Bridges in Warrick · 6 in Poor condition
SR 68 30.8 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
30.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
22.3 m (73 ft)
Deck Width
14.7 m (48 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,778 vehicles/day
Structure Number
024480

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 68 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 68 against other structures in Warrick and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 68?

SR 68 in Warrick, Indiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 68 inspected?

SR 68's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,778 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 68 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 68?

SR 68 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 68?

SR 68 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 68 and does age affect safety?

SR 68 was built in 1993, making it 33 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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