US Bridges

I-265 over I-64

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 056B00090R

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 over I-64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-265 over I-64 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 64 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 40,939 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,032 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265
CrossesI-64
Location1.3 MI S of US 60
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22278, -85.50556
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.
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 rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.1 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,939 (2021)
Projected traffic45,032 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over I-64 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-265 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-265 over I-64 carry?

About 40,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-265 over I-64?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.