US Bridges

I-65 over E Chestnut ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.18 MI N of US 150 · Structure no. 056B00192N

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
435 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
84,001
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over E Chestnut ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over E Chestnut ST in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 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 84,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,401 by 2032. The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesE Chestnut ST
Location0.18 MI N of US 150
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24833, -85.75222
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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length435 ft (132.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,001 (2012)
Projected traffic92,401 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over E Chestnut ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-65 over E Chestnut ST 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over E Chestnut ST carry?

About 84,001 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over E Chestnut ST?

The structure is 435 ft (132.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over E Chestnut ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.