US Bridges

SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.81 W SR 61 · Structure no. 023420

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
309 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 years old, older 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2032. The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 66 EB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location01.81 W SR 61
RouteState Highway 66
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9319, -87.3556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2008)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek 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 EB over Cypress Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.