US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Pigeon Cr. + Erie Canal

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 02.82 E I-164 / SR 57 · Structure no. 033600

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,347
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 Wbl over Pigeon Cr. + Erie Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 Wbl over Pigeon Cr. + Erie Canal in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 8,347 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,007 by 2030. The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-64 Wbl
CrossesPigeon Cr. + Erie Canal
Location02.82 E I-164 / SR 57
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.17531, -87.41651
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length334 ft (101.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,347 (2019)
Projected traffic9,007 by 2030
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Wbl over Pigeon Cr. + Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-64 Wbl over Pigeon Cr. + Erie Canal 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 Pigeon Cr. + Erie Canal carry?

About 8,347 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-64 Wbl over Pigeon Cr. + Erie Canal?

The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Pigeon Cr. + Erie Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.