US Bridges

SR 66 over I-64 Eb/Wb

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 02.82 E SR 62 · Structure no. 023660

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,547
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over I-64 Eb/Wb in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,228 by 2032. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location02.82 E SR 62
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24253, -86.35968
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2004)
Projected traffic4,228 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 66 over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 66 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.