I-64 WB over Black River
FairPosey County, Indiana · 01.23 E SR 69 · Structure no. 033250
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,099 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,615
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-64 WB over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 59 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 6,615 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,705 by 2037. The structure is 1,099 ft (334.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-64 WB over Black River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I-64 WB over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-64 WB over Black River carry?
About 6,615 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is I-64 WB over Black River?
The structure is 1,099 ft (334.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-64 WB over Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.