US Bridges

I-65 NB over E Liberty ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of Muh Ali Blvd · Structure no. 056B00197R

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,001
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over E Liberty ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB over E Liberty 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 42,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,201 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesE Liberty ST
Location0.2 MI N of Muh Ali Blvd
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25194, -85.74778
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,001 (2012)
Projected traffic46,201 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB over E Liberty ST built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over E Liberty 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 NB over E Liberty ST carry?

About 42,001 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB over E Liberty ST?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB over E Liberty ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.