US Bridges

SR 66 over Pigeon Creek Bike Path

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.46 W US 41 · Structure no. 023396

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,253
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Pigeon Creek Bike Path is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 over Pigeon Creek Bike Path 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 33,253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,854 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesPigeon Creek Bike Path
Location01.46 W US 41
RouteState Highway 66
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99962, -87.56632
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,253 (2004)
Projected traffic46,854 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pigeon Creek Bike Path built?

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

What condition is SR 66 over Pigeon Creek Bike Path 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 Pigeon Creek Bike Path carry?

About 33,253 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Pigeon Creek Bike Path?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 over Pigeon Creek Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.