US Bridges

I 64 EB over Little Wabash River

Fair

White County, Illinois · 4.75 MI W ILL-1 · Structure no. 097003800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
688 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 EB over Little Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 64 EB over Little Wabash River in White County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,111 by 2046. The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesI 64 EB
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location4.75 MI W ILL-1
RouteInterstate 64
CountyWhite County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.23767, -88.11167
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length688 ft (209.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2024)
Projected traffic6,111 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 64 EB over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 64 EB over Little Wabash 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 64 EB over Little Wabash River carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is I 64 EB over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 EB over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.