US Bridges

I 64 EB over Pond Creek

Fair

White County, Illinois · .25 MI E Wayne CO LN · Structure no. 097004000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 64 EB over Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 64 EB over Pond Creek 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 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,111 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesI 64 EB
CrossesPond Creek
Location.25 MI E Wayne CO LN
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.25452, -88.24231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2024)
Projected traffic6,111 by 2046
Trucks42%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 64 EB over Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is I 64 EB over Pond 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 64 EB over Pond Creek carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I 64 EB over Pond Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 64 EB over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.