US Bridges

I-265 SB over Ky 22 (brownsboro Rd)

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.60 MI S of I-71 · Structure no. 056B00087L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 SB over Ky 22 (brownsboro Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 SB over Ky 22 (brownsboro Rd) in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 38,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,239 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 SB
CrossesKy 22 (brownsboro Rd)
Location0.60 MI S of I-71
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30944, -85.5725
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,400 (2022)
Projected traffic42,239 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 SB over Ky 22 (brownsboro Rd) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-265 SB over Ky 22 (brownsboro Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-265 SB over Ky 22 (brownsboro Rd) carry?

About 38,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-265 SB over Ky 22 (brownsboro Rd)?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 SB over Ky 22 (brownsboro Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.