US Bridges

I-264 over P&l Railway

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI W of Ky 2056 · Structure no. 056B00252N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,179
2020 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 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 59,179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65,096 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesP&l Railway
Location0.4 MI W of Ky 2056
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22778, -85.82167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.3 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,179 (2020)
Projected traffic65,096 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 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 P&l Railway carry?

About 59,179 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.