US Bridges

I-64 WB over Ferdinand Run & Road

Fair

Dubois County, Indiana · 03.43 E SR 162 · Structure no. 033900

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,993
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over Ferdinand Run & Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over Ferdinand Run & Road in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 6,993 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,664 by 2032. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesFerdinand Run & Road
Location03.43 E SR 162
RouteInterstate 64
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20649, -86.8026
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,993 (2004)
Projected traffic12,664 by 2032
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 WB over Ferdinand Run & Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-64 WB over Ferdinand Run & Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 WB over Ferdinand Run & Road carry?

About 6,993 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over Ferdinand Run & Road?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over Ferdinand Run & Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.