US Bridges

Interstate 65 Ramp over US 31W (under S.B.Connec

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · .21 MI N of W.Ky.Pky Ntrc · Structure no. 047B00124N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,858
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 65 Ramp over US 31W (under S.B.Connec is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 65 Ramp over US 31W (under S.B.Connec in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 68,858 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,743 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 65 Ramp
CrossesUS 31W (under S.B.Connec
Location.21 MI N of W.Ky.Pky Ntrc
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67806, -85.8475
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,858 (2023)
Projected traffic75,743 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 65 Ramp over US 31W (under S.B.Connec built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 65 Ramp over US 31W (under S.B.Connec 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 65 Ramp over US 31W (under S.B.Connec carry?

About 68,858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 65 Ramp over US 31W (under S.B.Connec?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 65 Ramp over US 31W (under S.B.Connec?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.