US Bridges

SR 66 over Branch Brandywine Fork

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 01.32 W SR 64 · Structure no. 023670

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,306
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Branch Brandywine Fork is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 66 over Branch Brandywine Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 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 2,306 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesBranch Brandywine Fork
Location01.32 W SR 64
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.35825, -86.35133
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,306 (2021)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 Branch Brandywine Fork built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 66 over Branch Brandywine Fork 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 Branch Brandywine Fork carry?

About 2,306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Branch Brandywine Fork?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Branch Brandywine Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.