FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 66

Carrying SR 66 over LOCUST CREEK

02.86 W US 41, Vanderburgh, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 66

The SR 66 bridge in Vanderburgh, Indiana carries SR 66 over LOCUST CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.9 meters (154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,745 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 66 compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Indiana bridges
286
Bridges in Vanderburgh · 12 in Poor condition
SR 66 37.9 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
Essentiality /15
8.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Last Reconstructed
2006
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.9 m (154 ft)
Deck Width
26.9 m (88 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,745 vehicles/day
Structure Number
023392

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 66 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 66 against other structures in Vanderburgh and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 66?

SR 66 in Vanderburgh, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 66 inspected?

SR 66's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 22,745 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 66 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 66?

SR 66 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 66?

SR 66 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 66 and does age affect safety?

SR 66 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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