US Bridges

I-265 SB Off Ramp over Ky 1447 (westport Rd)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.10 MI S of I-265 · Structure no. 056B00088N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 SB Off Ramp over Ky 1447 (westport Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 SB Off Ramp over Ky 1447 (westport 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 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 69,217 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,138 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 SB Off Ramp
CrossesKy 1447 (westport Rd)
Location0.10 MI S of I-265
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29722, -85.55
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.
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 inspectionMay 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 rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,217 (2022)
Projected traffic76,138 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Off Ramp over Ky 1447 (westport Rd) built?

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

What condition is I-265 SB Off Ramp over Ky 1447 (westport Rd) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-265 SB Off Ramp over Ky 1447 (westport Rd) carry?

About 69,217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-265 SB Off Ramp over Ky 1447 (westport Rd)?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 SB Off Ramp over Ky 1447 (westport Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.