US Bridges

US-25 over I-64

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 2.75 MI N of New Circl RD · Structure no. 034B00002N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over I-64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25 over I-64 in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,057 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,057 by 2043. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25
CrossesI-64
Location2.75 MI N of New Circl RD
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11472, -84.52083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,057 (2023)
Projected traffic26,057 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25 over I-64 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 over I-64 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US-25 over I-64 carry?

About 26,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over I-64?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.