US Bridges

SR 62SR 66 over Little Blue River

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 01.37 E SR 37 · Structure no. 022240

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62SR 66 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62SR 66 over Little Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 862 by 2032. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 62SR 66
CrossesLittle Blue River
Location01.37 E SR 37
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.21587, -86.45477
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2004)
Projected traffic862 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62SR 66 over Little Blue River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62SR 66 over Little Blue River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62SR 66 over Little Blue River carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62SR 66 over Little Blue River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62SR 66 over Little Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.