US Bridges

I-64 WB over Big Bayou River

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 02.01 W SR 69 · Structure no. 033190

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
751 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,228
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over Big Bayou River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over Big Bayou River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 7,228 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,734 by 2037. The structure is 751 ft (228.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesBig Bayou River
Location02.01 W SR 69
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20927, -87.94844
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length751 ft (228.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,228 (2017)
Projected traffic9,734 by 2037
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 WB over Big Bayou River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-64 WB over Big Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 WB over Big Bayou River carry?

About 7,228 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over Big Bayou River?

The structure is 751 ft (228.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over Big Bayou River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.