US Bridges

SR 66 over Locust Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.86 W US 41 · Structure no. 023392

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,745
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Locust Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 65 years old, older 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 22,745 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,047 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesLocust Creek
Location02.86 W US 41
RouteState Highway 66
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00294, -87.59164
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,745 (2004)
Projected traffic32,047 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 66 over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 66 over Locust Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Locust Creek carry?

About 22,745 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Locust Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.