US Bridges

I-64 over 22nd ST & Northwestern

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.45 MI E of I-264 · Structure no. 056B00282N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
501 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
65,180
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over 22nd ST & Northwestern is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over 22nd ST & Northwestern in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65,180 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,698 by 2037. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
Crosses22nd ST & Northwestern
Location1.45 MI E of I-264
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27, -85.78222
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,180 (2017)
Projected traffic71,698 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over 22nd ST & Northwestern built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over 22nd ST & Northwestern 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-64 over 22nd ST & Northwestern carry?

About 65,180 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over 22nd ST & Northwestern?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over 22nd ST & Northwestern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.