US Bridges

I-64 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 03.00 W SR 61 · Structure no. 033670

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 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 1971 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 54 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 2034. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 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
Location03.00 W SR 61
RouteInterstate 64
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18977, -87.34925
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,539 (2004)
Projected traffic15,465 by 2034
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

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 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 Wbl over Ind Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.