US Bridges

I-264 over Garrs LN

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI W of US 31W · Structure no. 056B00229N

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,998
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over Garrs LN is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-264 over Garrs LN in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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 51,998 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,197 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesGarrs LN
Location1.1 MI W of US 31W
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19028, -85.83028
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,998 (2021)
Projected traffic57,197 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-264 over Garrs LN built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-264 over Garrs LN 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-264 over Garrs LN carry?

About 51,998 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-264 over Garrs LN?

The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over Garrs LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.