US Bridges

I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 04.08 W SR 337 · Structure no. 034170

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,250
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 51 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,236 by 2033. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesBlue River Blue Road
Location04.08 W SR 337
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23598, -86.22697
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,250 (2005)
Projected traffic24,236 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road carry?

About 16,250 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.