US Bridges

I-64 WB over Ky 1819

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI W of Ky 913 · Structure no. 056B00038L

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,135
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over Ky 1819 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-64 WB over Ky 1819 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 62 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 51,135 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,248 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesKy 1819
Location0.75 MI W of Ky 913
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22361, -85.5525
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,135 (2023)
Projected traffic56,248 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 WB over Ky 1819 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-64 WB over Ky 1819 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 WB over Ky 1819 carry?

About 51,135 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over Ky 1819?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over Ky 1819?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.