US Bridges

I-265 SB over I-71

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI N of Ky 22 · Structure no. 056B00091L

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 SB over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 SB over I-71 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 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 38,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,239 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 SB
CrossesI-71
Location0.6 MI N of Ky 22
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31472, -85.58194
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,400 (2022)
Projected traffic42,239 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 SB over I-71 built?

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

What condition is I-265 SB over I-71 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 over I-71 carry?

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

How long is I-265 SB over I-71?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 SB over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.