US Bridges

I-64 over Cherry Street

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.85 W SR 111 · Structure no. 034450

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,050
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Cherry Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over Cherry Street in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 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 68,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,320 by 2034. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesI-64
CrossesCherry Street
Location00.85 W SR 111
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.29075, -85.83512
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,050 (2005)
Projected traffic120,320 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Cherry Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-64 over Cherry Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Cherry Street carry?

About 68,050 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Cherry Street?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Cherry Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.