US Bridges

I-64 over Shawnee Golf Course

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI W of I-265 · Structure no. 056B00161N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
3,385 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
81,936
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Shawnee Golf Course is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over Shawnee Golf Course in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 81,936 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,129 by 2036. The structure is 3,385 ft (1,031.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesShawnee Golf Course
Location0.75 MI W of I-265
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27556, -85.81806
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,385 ft (1,031.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,936 (2016)
Projected traffic90,129 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Shawnee Golf Course built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over Shawnee Golf Course 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Shawnee Golf Course carry?

About 81,936 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Shawnee Golf Course?

The structure is 3,385 ft (1,031.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Shawnee Golf Course?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.