US Bridges

I-64 EB over Old Cannons LN

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI W of Ky 2048 · Structure no. 056B00143R

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over Old Cannons LN is a concrete frame carrying I-64 EB over Old Cannons LN 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 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 41,497 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,647 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesOld Cannons LN
Location0.3 MI W of Ky 2048
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.23778, -85.66444
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,497 (2022)
Projected traffic45,647 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$315,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB over Old Cannons LN built?

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

What condition is I-64 EB over Old Cannons LN 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 EB over Old Cannons LN carry?

About 41,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over Old Cannons LN?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over Old Cannons LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.