US Bridges

I-64 EB over Southern RR

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 04.11 E US 150 · Structure no. 034513

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,605
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over Southern RR in Floyd County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 46,605 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,606 by 2030. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesSouthern RR
Location04.11 E US 150
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28159, -85.82527
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,605 (2004)
Projected traffic96,606 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-64 EB over Southern RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Southern RR carry?

About 46,605 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Southern RR?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.