US Bridges

I-65 over US-31W

Good

Hart County, Kentucky · 0.1 Miles S of Exit 65 · Structure no. 050B00050R

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,273
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over US-31W is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 over US-31W in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 23,273 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,859 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesUS-31W
Location0.1 Miles S of Exit 65
RouteInterstate 65
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29139, -85.90333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,273 (2023)
Projected traffic28,859 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over US-31W built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over US-31W 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 I-65 over US-31W carry?

About 23,273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over US-31W?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over US-31W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.