US Bridges

I-64 over Ky 3077 (river Rd)

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI E of US 31W · Structure no. 056B00142N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,073 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
144,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Ky 3077 (river Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over Ky 3077 (river Rd) in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 144,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 158,400 by 2028. The structure is 2,073 ft (631.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesKy 3077 (river Rd)
Location1.0 MI E of US 31W
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25889, -85.74889
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.6 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,073 ft (631.8 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck26 ft (7.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,000 (2008)
Projected traffic158,400 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Ky 3077 (river Rd) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Ky 3077 (river 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Ky 3077 (river Rd) carry?

About 144,000 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is I-64 over Ky 3077 (river Rd)?

The structure is 2,073 ft (631.8 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Ky 3077 (river Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.