US Bridges

Ky 218 over I-65

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI W of US 31W · Structure no. 050B00046N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,917
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 218 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 218 over I-65 in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Kentucky 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 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,917 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 218
CrossesI-65
Location2.2 MI W of US 31W
RouteState Highway 218
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20139, -85.9375
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,917 (2023)
Projected traffic2,917 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 218 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 218 over I-65 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 218 over I-65 carry?

About 2,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ky 218 over I-65?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 218 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.