I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST
PoorJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S of US 150 · Structure no. 056B00183N
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 348 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 122,766
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 122,766 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,042 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long and 108 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST carry?
About 122,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST?
The structure is 348 ft (106.2 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.