US Bridges

I-65 SB Off Ramp over S Floyd ST

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of E Jefferson · Structure no. 056B00196N

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

About this bridge

I-65 SB Off Ramp over S Floyd ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB Off Ramp over S Floyd 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 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. 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 128 ft (39 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-65 SB Off Ramp
CrossesS Floyd ST
Location0.1 MI N of E Jefferson
RouteInterstate 65
Coordinates38.2525, -85.74833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,001 (2012)
Projected traffic92,401 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$606,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB Off Ramp over S Floyd ST built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB Off Ramp over S Floyd 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 SB Off Ramp over S Floyd ST carry?

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

How long is I-65 SB Off Ramp over S Floyd ST?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Off Ramp over S Floyd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.