US Bridges

I-65 SB on Ramp over E Muhammad Ali Blvd

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of 1st ST · Structure no. 056B00194N

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,001
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB on Ramp over E Muhammad Ali Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB on Ramp over E Muhammad Ali Blvd 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 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 84,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,401 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB on Ramp
CrossesE Muhammad Ali Blvd
Location0.1 MI S of 1st ST
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25056, -85.75194
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,001 (2012)
Projected traffic92,401 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$212,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB on Ramp over E Muhammad Ali Blvd built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB on Ramp over E Muhammad Ali Blvd 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 SB on Ramp over E Muhammad Ali Blvd carry?

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

How long is I-65 SB on Ramp over E Muhammad Ali Blvd?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB on Ramp over E Muhammad Ali Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.