US Bridges

I-264 WB over P&l Railway

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of US 31W · Structure no. 056B00265L

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,501
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 WB over P&l Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 WB over P&l Railway in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 40,501 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44,551 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264 WB
CrossesP&l Railway
Location0.2 MI E of US 31W
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18556, -85.80861
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,501 (2020)
Projected traffic44,551 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-264 WB over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-264 WB 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 June 2023.

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

About 40,501 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 WB over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.