I-65 over Jacob Broadway Gray ST
PoorPosted for loadJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S of US 31E · Structure no. 056B00191N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,208 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84,001
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-65 over Jacob Broadway Gray ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Jacob Broadway Gray ST in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 84,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,401 by 2032. The structure is 1,208 ft (368.2 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Jacob Broadway Gray ST built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I-65 over Jacob Broadway Gray 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-65 over Jacob Broadway Gray ST carry?
About 84,001 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-65 over Jacob Broadway Gray ST?
The structure is 1,208 ft (368.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns I-65 over Jacob Broadway Gray ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.