US Bridges

ST Wendell Road over I-64

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 01.26 W SR 65 · Structure no. 033410

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Wendell Road over I-64 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Wendell Road over I-64 in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2034. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST Wendell Road
CrossesI-64
Location01.26 W SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16416, -87.70719
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2014)
Projected traffic920 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 ST Wendell Road over I-64 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Wendell Road over I-64 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 ST Wendell Road over I-64 carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Wendell Road over I-64?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns ST Wendell Road over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.