US Bridges

SR-66 over Penn Central RR

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Shelby County, Ohio · 1.58MI.SE.OF Jct. SR-48 · Structure no. 7501137

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,028
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-66 over Penn Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-66 over Penn Central RR in Shelby County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 2,028 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2035. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-66
CrossesPenn Central RR
Location1.58MI.SE.OF Jct. SR-48
RouteState Highway 66
CountyShelby County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.25538, -84.3364
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,028 (2015)
Projected traffic2,815 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-66 over Penn Central RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-66 over Penn Central RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR-66 over Penn Central RR carry?

About 2,028 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR-66 over Penn Central RR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR-66 over Penn Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.