US Bridges

SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.16 W SR 61 · Structure no. 023426

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 66 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
Location00.16 W SR 61
RouteState Highway 66
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93205, -87.32561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2008)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 66 EB over Cypress 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 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 EB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.