US Bridges

I-64 EB over Eckerty RD Stinking Fk

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 03.42 W SR 37 · Structure no. 034050

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,181
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Eckerty RD Stinking Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over Eckerty RD Stinking Fk in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,181 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,156 by 2034. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesEckerty RD Stinking Fk
Location03.42 W SR 37
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23779, -86.52889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,181 (2014)
Projected traffic14,156 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Eckerty RD Stinking Fk built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-64 EB over Eckerty RD Stinking Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Eckerty RD Stinking Fk carry?

About 8,181 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Eckerty RD Stinking Fk?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Eckerty RD Stinking Fk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.