US Bridges

Farnsley Road over I-64 Eb/Wb

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 04.15 W SR 64 · Structure no. 034320

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farnsley Road over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farnsley Road over I-64 Eb/Wb in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2030. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarnsley Road
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location04.15 W SR 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27015, -85.98304
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2004)
Projected traffic954 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Farnsley Road over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farnsley Road over I-64 Eb/Wb 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 Farnsley Road over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.