US Bridges

I-64 over Parking Lots (7-13 St)

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI E of US 150 · Structure no. 056B00293N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
2,610 ft
27 main spans
Daily traffic
58,404
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over Parking Lots (7-13 St) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I-64 over Parking Lots (7-13 St) 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 58,404 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,244 by 2041. The structure is 2,610 ft (795.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesParking Lots (7-13 St)
Location1.1 MI E of US 150
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25944, -85.76639
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans27
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,610 ft (795.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,404 (2021)
Projected traffic64,244 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$31 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 over Parking Lots (7-13 St) built?

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

What condition is I-64 over Parking Lots (7-13 St) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 over Parking Lots (7-13 St) carry?

About 58,404 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over Parking Lots (7-13 St)?

The structure is 2,610 ft (795.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over Parking Lots (7-13 St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.