US Bridges

I-64 Ebwb over Br Black River

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.16 W JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 000022

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,196
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebwb over Br Black River is a steel culvert carrying I-64 Ebwb over Br Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 12,196 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,350 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 Ebwb
CrossesBr Black River
Location00.16 W JCT SR 69
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19773, -87.91773
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,196 (2014)
Projected traffic24,350 by 2030
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ebwb over Br Black River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 Ebwb over Br Black 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebwb over Br Black River carry?

About 12,196 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebwb over Br Black River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-64 Ebwb over Br Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.