US Bridges

I-64 EB Off Ramp over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI W of Cannons LN · Structure no. 056B00163N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB Off Ramp over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB Off Ramp over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek 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 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 63,025 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,327 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB Off Ramp
CrossesMid Fork Beargrass Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Cannons LN
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23556, -85.65972
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,025 (2022)
Projected traffic69,327 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB Off Ramp over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek built?

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

What condition is I-64 EB Off Ramp over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 EB Off Ramp over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek carry?

About 63,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB Off Ramp over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB Off Ramp over Mid Fork Beargrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.