US Bridges

I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.11 E of SR 111 Indiana · Structure no. 056B00279N

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
2,053 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
81,936
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST is a steel arch - thru carrying I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 81,936 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,129 by 2036. The structure is 2,053 ft (625.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesOhio River W Water ST
Location0.11 E of SR 111 Indiana
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27861, -85.82194
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,053 ft (625.8 m)
Longest span800 ft (243.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,936 (2016)
Projected traffic90,129 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$10.6 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST carry?

About 81,936 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST?

The structure is 2,053 ft (625.8 m) long with a longest span of 800 ft (243.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Ohio River W Water ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.