FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-64 WB

Carrying I-64 WB over Metrolink, Abandoned RR'

0.3mi E of 25th St., St. Clair, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-64 WB

The I-64 WB bridge in St. Clair, Illinois carries I-64 WB over Metrolink, Abandoned RR'. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 148.1 meters (486 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 36,450 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How I-64 WB compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
502
Bridges in St. Clair · 40 in Poor condition
I-64 WB 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
148.1 m (486 ft)
Deck Width
15.0 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
36,450 vehicles/day
Structure Number
082016300000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-64 WB 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 WB against other structures in St. Clair and across Illinois. Illinois 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 WB?

I-64 WB in St. Clair, Illinois has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-64 WB inspected?

I-64 WB'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 36,450 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-64 WB 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 WB?

I-64 WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-64 WB?

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

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

I-64 WB was built in 1973, making it 53 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.

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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