US Bridges

Wyandotte Cave RD over I-64 WB

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 04.13 E SR 66 · Structure no. 034160

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyandotte Cave RD over I-64 WB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyandotte Cave RD over I-64 WB in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWyandotte Cave RD
CrossesI-64 WB
Location04.13 E SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25427, -86.28623
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic130 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyandotte Cave RD over I-64 WB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Wyandotte Cave RD over I-64 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wyandotte Cave RD over I-64 WB carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wyandotte Cave RD over I-64 WB?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wyandotte Cave RD over I-64 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.