US Bridges

Barton Road over I-64 Eb/Wb

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.65 W SR 57 · Structure no. 033530

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barton Road over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barton Road over I-64 Eb/Wb in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2038. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBarton Road
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location01.65 W SR 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16719, -87.49977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic420 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Barton Road over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Barton Road over I-64 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Barton Road over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Barton Road over I-64 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Barton Road over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.