US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over Southern RR

Fair

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.59 E US 231 · Structure no. 033820

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,869
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl over Southern RR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 6,869 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,439 by 2034. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesSouthern RR
Location00.59 E US 231
RouteInterstate 64
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19404, -86.96817
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,869 (2004)
Projected traffic12,439 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Ebl over Southern RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-64 Ebl over Southern RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl over Southern RR carry?

About 6,869 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over Southern RR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.