US Bridges

S English Station over I-64

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 056B00043N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,641
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S English Station over I-64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying S English Station over I-64 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,641 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS English Station
CrossesI-64
Location1.3 MI S of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1002
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22222, -85.49389
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,641 (2023)
Projected traffic3,641 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S English Station over I-64 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S English Station over I-64 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 S English Station over I-64 carry?

About 3,641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S English Station over I-64?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S English Station over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.