US Bridges

I-65 NB Off Ramp over I-65 SB on Ramp

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · At Woodbine ST · Structure no. 056B00208N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122,766
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB Off Ramp over I-65 SB on Ramp is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-65 NB Off Ramp over I-65 SB on Ramp in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 122,766 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,042 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB Off Ramp
CrossesI-65 SB on Ramp
LocationAt Woodbine ST
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22806, -85.75111
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122,766 (2023)
Projected traffic135,042 by 2043
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$479,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 NB Off Ramp over I-65 SB on Ramp built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB Off Ramp over I-65 SB on Ramp 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 Off Ramp over I-65 SB on Ramp carry?

About 122,766 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB Off Ramp over I-65 SB on Ramp?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB Off Ramp over I-65 SB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.