US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.48 E I-164 / SR 57 · Structure no. 033580

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,539
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 55 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 8,539 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,465 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesInd Southern Railroad
Location01.48 E I-164 / SR 57
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16983, -87.43945
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,539 (2004)
Projected traffic15,465 by 2032
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 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad 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 Ind Southern Railroad carry?

About 8,539 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.