US Bridges

SR 64ILL 15 over Wabash River

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 04.71 W SR 65 · Structure no. 022836

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,877 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 64ILL 15 over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 64ILL 15 over Wabash River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,935 by 2032. The structure is 2,877 ft (877 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 53.4 mi (86 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 64ILL 15
CrossesWabash River
Location04.71 W SR 65
RouteState Highway 64
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.39959, -87.75804
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,877 ft (877 m)
Longest span227 ft (69.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2019)
Projected traffic6,935 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed53.4 mi (86 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 64ILL 15 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 64ILL 15 over Wabash River 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 64ILL 15 over Wabash River carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 64ILL 15 over Wabash River?

The structure is 2,877 ft (877 m) long with a longest span of 227 ft (69.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 64ILL 15 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.