FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-64 WBL

Carrying I-64 WBL over BIG CREEK

01.70 W SR 65, Posey, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-64 WBL

The I-64 WBL bridge in Posey, Indiana carries I-64 WBL over BIG CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.6 meters (143 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,680 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-64 WBL compares

▼ 9.4
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Indiana bridges
205
Bridges in Posey · 10 in Poor condition
I-64 WBL 26.2 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Last Reconstructed
2015
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.6 m (143 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,680 vehicles/day
Structure Number
033400

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-64 WBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-64 WBL against other structures in Posey and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-64 WBL?

I-64 WBL in Posey, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-64 WBL inspected?

I-64 WBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,680 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-64 WBL is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-64 WBL?

I-64 WBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-64 WBL?

I-64 WBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-64 WBL and does age affect safety?

I-64 WBL was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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