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Pfrimmers Chapel R over I-64 EB

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 04.24 E SR 135 · Structure no. 034290

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfrimmers Chapel R over I-64 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pfrimmers Chapel R over I-64 EB in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPfrimmers Chapel R
CrossesI-64 EB
Location04.24 E SR 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25102, -86.05114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic376 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pfrimmers Chapel R over I-64 EB built?

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

What condition is Pfrimmers Chapel R over I-64 EB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pfrimmers Chapel R over I-64 EB carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pfrimmers Chapel R over I-64 EB?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pfrimmers Chapel R over I-64 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.