SR 66 WB over Richards Drain
FairSpencer County, Indiana · 04.02 W SR 161 · Structure no. 023455
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,290
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 66 WB over Richards Drain is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 WB over Richards Drain in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 49 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 5,290 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,327 by 2032. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 66 WB over Richards Drain built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is SR 66 WB over Richards Drain 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 WB over Richards Drain carry?
About 5,290 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 66 WB over Richards Drain?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 66 WB over Richards Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.