I-64 WB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR
PoorWashington County, Illinois · 1.93 MI E of Il 127 · Structure no. 095005400000000
- 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 WB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB 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).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-64 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB 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 WB over Prairie RD Abandoned UPR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.