US Bridges

I-64 EB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR

Poor

Washington County, Illinois · 1.92 MI E of Il 127 · Structure no. 095005300000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR in Washington County, Illinois. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,396 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesPrairie RD Abandoned UPR
Location1.92 MI E of Il 127
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.39015, -89.3361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,396 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-64 EB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.