US Bridges

I-64 WB over Ky 1747

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI E of I-264 · Structure no. 056B00040L

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over Ky 1747 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over Ky 1747 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 62,709 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,980 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesKy 1747
Location2.6 MI E of I-264
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22361, -85.57889
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,709 (2023)
Projected traffic68,980 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 WB over Ky 1747 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-64 WB over Ky 1747 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 1747 carry?

About 62,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over Ky 1747?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over Ky 1747?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.