US Bridges

I-265 SB over I-265 SB Off Ramp

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.95 MI N of Ky 146 · Structure no. 056B00288L

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,699
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 SB over I-265 SB Off Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 SB over I-265 SB Off Ramp 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 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 29,699 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,669 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 SB
CrossesI-265 SB Off Ramp
Location1.95 MI N of Ky 146
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.29639, -85.54694
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,699 (2022)
Projected traffic32,669 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-265 SB over I-265 SB Off Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-265 SB over I-265 SB Off Ramp 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-265 SB over I-265 SB Off Ramp carry?

About 29,699 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-265 SB over I-265 SB Off Ramp?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 SB over I-265 SB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.