US Bridges

I-264 over P&l Railway

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI W of Ralph Ave · Structure no. 056B00250N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
59,068
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over P&l Railway is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-264 over P&l Railway in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 55 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 4 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.

It carries about 59,068 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,974 by 2041. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-264
CrossesP&l Railway
Location0.4 MI W of Ralph Ave
RouteInterstate 264
Coordinates38.21361, -85.82306
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,068 (2021)
Projected traffic64,974 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-264 over P&l Railway 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-264 over P&l Railway carry?

About 59,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-264 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.