US Bridges

SR 66 over Grove Avenue

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.73 W US 41 · Structure no. 023393

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,745
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Grove Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Grove Avenue in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 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 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 66
CrossesGrove Avenue
Location02.73 W US 41
RouteState Highway 66
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00352, -87.58834
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 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
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 over Grove Avenue built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 66 over Grove Avenue 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 Grove Avenue carry?

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

How long is SR 66 over Grove Avenue?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Grove Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.