US Bridges

SR 166 over Sandy Branch

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 04.23 E SR 66 · Structure no. 028560

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 166 over Sandy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 166 over Sandy Branch in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

CarriesSR 166
CrossesSandy Branch
Location04.23 E SR 66
RouteState Highway 166
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.87047, -86.64181
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2004)
Projected traffic169 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 166 over Sandy Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 166 over Sandy Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 166 over Sandy Branch carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 166 over Sandy Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 166 over Sandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.