US Bridges

I-265 NB over Ky 1447 (westport Rd)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S of Ky 22 · Structure no. 056B00287R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,609
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 NB over Ky 1447 (westport Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 NB over Ky 1447 (westport Rd) in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 34,609 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,069 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 71 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-265 NB
CrossesKy 1447 (westport Rd)
Location1.5 MI S of Ky 22
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2975, -85.54833
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,609 (2022)
Projected traffic38,069 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-265 NB over Ky 1447 (westport Rd) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-265 NB over Ky 1447 (westport Rd) 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does I-265 NB over Ky 1447 (westport Rd) carry?

About 34,609 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-265 NB over Ky 1447 (westport Rd)?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 NB over Ky 1447 (westport Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.