US Bridges

SR 66 Ill SR 14 over Wabash River & Service R

PoorClosed to traffic

Posey County, Indiana · 00.35 W of SR 69 · Structure no. 023305

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
2,579 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 Ill SR 14 over Wabash River & Service R is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 66 Ill SR 14 over Wabash River & Service R in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,065 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 2,579 ft (786 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 66 Ill SR 14
CrossesWabash River & Service R
Location00.35 W of SR 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13146, -87.94276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+34 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,579 ft (786 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2003)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 Ill SR 14 over Wabash River & Service R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 66 Ill SR 14 over Wabash River & Service R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does SR 66 Ill SR 14 over Wabash River & Service R carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 Ill SR 14 over Wabash River & Service R?

The structure is 2,579 ft (786 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 Ill SR 14 over Wabash River & Service R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.