US Bridges

SR 162 over I-64 Eb/Wb

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 02.18 S SR 264 · Structure no. 028360

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 162 over I-64 Eb/Wb in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,920 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location02.18 S SR 264
RouteState Highway 162
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20587, -86.86589
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2014)
Projected traffic14,920 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 162 over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 162 over I-64 Eb/Wb 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 162 over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.