US Bridges

I-64 WB over US 60A (lexington Rd)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI E of US 42 · Structure no. 056B00148L

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,497
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over US 60A (lexington Rd) is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-64 WB over US 60A (lexington Rd) in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 41,497 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,647 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesUS 60A (lexington Rd)
Location1.6 MI E of US 42
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.245, -85.6975
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 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$476,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 WB over US 60A (lexington Rd) built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 WB over US 60A (lexington Rd) 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 WB over US 60A (lexington Rd) carry?

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

How long is I-64 WB over US 60A (lexington Rd)?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over US 60A (lexington Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.