US Bridges

I-265 NB over NS Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI N of Ky 155 · Structure no. 056B00089R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,673
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 NB over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 NB over NS Railroad in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 35,673 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,240 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-265 NB
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.25 MI N of Ky 155
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1925, -85.50861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,673 (2019)
Projected traffic39,240 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 NB over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-265 NB over NS Railroad 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 NB over NS Railroad carry?

About 35,673 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-265 NB over NS Railroad?

The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 NB over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.