I 64 EB over Big Muddy River
FairClosed to trafficJefferson County, Illinois · 1.3 MI E Woodlan Int · Structure no. 041007500000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 64 EB over Big Muddy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 64 EB over Big Muddy River in Jefferson County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 14,150 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,696 by 2046. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 64 EB over Big Muddy River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 64 EB over Big Muddy River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 64 EB over Big Muddy River carry?
About 14,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 64 EB over Big Muddy River?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 64 EB over Big Muddy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.