US Bridges

I 64 WB over TR-108A/BNSF RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 2 MI W Woodlawn Int · Structure no. 041007800000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 WB over TR-108A/BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 64 WB over TR-108A/BNSF RR 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.

It carries about 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,797 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesI 64 WB
CrossesTR-108A/BNSF RR
Location2 MI W Woodlawn Int
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.36198, -89.07239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2023)
Projected traffic14,797 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 64 WB over TR-108A/BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 64 WB over TR-108A/BNSF RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 64 WB over TR-108A/BNSF RR carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 64 WB over TR-108A/BNSF RR?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 WB over TR-108A/BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.