US Bridges

US 231 over Ohio River SR 66

FairPosted for load

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.40 S of SR 66 · Structure no. 029366

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,510 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,254
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Ohio River SR 66 is a steel continuous stayed girder carrying US 231 over Ohio River SR 66 in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,254 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,672 by 2034. The structure is 4,510 ft (1,374.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesOhio River SR 66
Location00.40 S of SR 66
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.90377, -87.03635
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,510 ft (1,374.5 m)
Longest span1,200 ft (365.7 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,254 (2018)
Projected traffic9,672 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 231 over Ohio River SR 66 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Ohio River SR 66 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Ohio River SR 66 carry?

About 8,254 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Ohio River SR 66?

The structure is 4,510 ft (1,374.5 m) long with a longest span of 1,200 ft (365.7 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Ohio River SR 66?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.