US Bridges

I-64 EB over US 42 WB (story Ave)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of US 42 EB · Structure no. 056B00151R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB over US 42 WB (story Ave) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB over US 42 WB (story Ave) in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 34,546 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB
CrossesUS 42 WB (story Ave)
Location0.1 MI W of US 42 EB
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25806, -85.72306
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 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 rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,546 (2023)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$268,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB over US 42 WB (story Ave) built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 EB over US 42 WB (story Ave) 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 US 42 WB (story Ave) carry?

About 34,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB over US 42 WB (story Ave)?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB over US 42 WB (story Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.