US Bridges

I 64 WB over Rayse Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Illinois · 4.5 MI W Woodlan Int · Structure no. 041008600000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 WB over Rayse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 64 WB over Rayse Creek 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 6 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 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesI 64 WB
CrossesRayse Creek
Location4.5 MI W Woodlan Int
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.38045, -89.11352
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 64 WB over Rayse Creek built?

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

What condition is I 64 WB over Rayse Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 64 WB over Rayse Creek carry?

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

How long is I 64 WB over Rayse Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 WB over Rayse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.