US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Southern RR

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.59 E US 231 · Structure no. 033830

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,310
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,310 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2035. 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).

CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesSouthern RR
Location00.59 E US 231
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19428, -86.96802
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

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 traffic13,310 (2013)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2035
Trucks27%
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 Wbl 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 Wbl over Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

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

About 13,310 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl 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 Wbl over Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.