US Bridges

I-71 NB over Edith RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.75 MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 056B00166R

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,088
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 NB over Edith RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-71 NB over Edith RD in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 27,088 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,797 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI-71 NB
CrossesEdith RD
Location1.75 MI N of I-64
RouteInterstate 71
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,088 (2023)
Projected traffic29,797 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$690,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-71 NB over Edith RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-71 NB over Edith 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-71 NB over Edith RD carry?

About 27,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-71 NB over Edith RD?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 NB over Edith RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.