US Bridges

I-264 EB Ramp over I-71 NB & I-71 SB Ramp

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · I-264 Ntrch-Upper Bridge · Structure no. 056B00057N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 EB Ramp over I-71 NB & I-71 SB Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 EB Ramp over I-71 NB & I-71 SB Ramp in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 52,234 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,457 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264 EB Ramp
CrossesI-71 NB & I-71 SB Ramp
LocationI-264 Ntrch-Upper Bridge
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.28861, -85.64611
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,234 (2020)
Projected traffic57,457 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$706,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-264 EB Ramp over I-71 NB & I-71 SB Ramp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-264 EB Ramp over I-71 NB & I-71 SB Ramp 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-264 EB Ramp over I-71 NB & I-71 SB Ramp carry?

About 52,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-264 EB Ramp over I-71 NB & I-71 SB Ramp?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 EB Ramp over I-71 NB & I-71 SB Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.