US Bridges

SR 66 over W Fork Ltl Blue River

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 01.72 W SR 62 · Structure no. 023650

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over W Fork Ltl Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over W Fork Ltl Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 764 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 66
CrossesW Fork Ltl Blue River
Location01.72 W SR 62
RouteState Highway 66
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20751, -86.47695
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2004)
Projected traffic764 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 over W Fork Ltl Blue River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over W Fork Ltl 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over W Fork Ltl Blue River carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over W Fork Ltl Blue River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over W Fork Ltl Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.