US Bridges

SR 66 WB over Yankeetown Dock RR RD

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.58 E SR 61 · Structure no. 023430

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,349
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 66 WB over Yankeetown Dock RR RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 66 WB over Yankeetown Dock RR RD in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 13,349 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,488 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 66 WB
CrossesYankeetown Dock RR RD
Location00.58 E SR 61
RouteState Highway 66
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.92857, -87.31313
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,349 (2006)
Projected traffic18,488 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 66 WB over Yankeetown Dock RR RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 66 WB over Yankeetown Dock RR RD 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 WB over Yankeetown Dock RR RD carry?

About 13,349 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 66 WB over Yankeetown Dock RR RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 66 WB over Yankeetown Dock RR RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.