US Bridges

I-64 Ebl over Abandoned N&s RR

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.82 E SR 65 · Structure no. 033420

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Ebl over Abandoned N&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Ebl over Abandoned N&s RR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,530 by 2034. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 Ebl
CrossesAbandoned N&s RR
Location00.82 E SR 65
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16514, -87.66989
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2004)
Projected traffic17,530 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Abandoned N&s RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-64 Ebl over Abandoned N&s 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 Ebl over Abandoned N&s RR carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Ebl over Abandoned N&s RR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Ebl over Abandoned N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.