US Bridges

I-264 EB & Ramp over US 31W (dixie Hwy)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI W of Ky 1865 · Structure no. 056B00266N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,002
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 EB & Ramp over US 31W (dixie Hwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 EB & Ramp over US 31W (dixie Hwy) 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 81,002 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89,102 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264 EB & Ramp
CrossesUS 31W (dixie Hwy)
Location1.7 MI W of Ky 1865
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18528, -85.81306
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,002 (2020)
Projected traffic89,102 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-264 EB & Ramp over US 31W (dixie Hwy) built?

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

What condition is I-264 EB & Ramp over US 31W (dixie Hwy) 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 EB & Ramp over US 31W (dixie Hwy) carry?

About 81,002 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is I-264 EB & Ramp over US 31W (dixie Hwy)?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 EB & Ramp over US 31W (dixie Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.