US Bridges

I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST

Fair

Floyd County, Indiana · 00.11 E SR 111 · Structure no. 034520

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
2,053 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80,030
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST is a steel arch - thru carrying I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST 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 5 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 80,030 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 87,990 by 2031. The structure is 2,053 ft (625.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesOhio River W Water ST
Location00.11 E SR 111
RouteInterstate 64
CountyFloyd County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27895, -85.82215
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,053 ft (625.7 m)
Longest span800 ft (243.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,030 (2011)
Projected traffic87,990 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST carry?

About 80,030 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST?

The structure is 2,053 ft (625.7 m) long with a longest span of 800 ft (243.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.