US Bridges

SR 66 over Williams/Howard Ditch

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.15 E I69 · Structure no. 023412

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,377
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 over Williams/Howard Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 66 over Williams/Howard Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 40,377 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,890 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66
CrossesWilliams/Howard Ditch
Location00.15 E I69
RouteState Highway 66
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97678, -87.44878
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,377 (2004)
Projected traffic56,890 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 over Williams/Howard Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 over Williams/Howard Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 66 over Williams/Howard Ditch carry?

About 40,377 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 over Williams/Howard Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns SR 66 over Williams/Howard Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.