US Bridges

Owensville Road over I-64 Eb/Wb

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 03.04 E SR 65 · Structure no. 033460

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensville Road over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owensville Road over I-64 Eb/Wb in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 272 by 2034. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOwensville Road
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location03.04 E SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16741, -87.62894
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2014)
Projected traffic272 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Owensville Road over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Owensville Road over I-64 Eb/Wb 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 Owensville Road over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Owensville Road over I-64 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Owensville Road over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.