US Bridges

I-64 EB on Ramp 2 over 9th & Washington ST

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI W of I-65 · Structure no. 056B00301N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
355 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
83,121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB on Ramp 2 over 9th & Washington ST is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-64 EB on Ramp 2 over 9th & Washington ST in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 83,121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,433 by 2043. The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB on Ramp 2
Crosses9th & Washington ST
Location1.2 MI W of I-65
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25833, -85.76472
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length355 ft (108.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83,121 (2023)
Projected traffic91,433 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 EB on Ramp 2 over 9th & Washington ST built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 EB on Ramp 2 over 9th & Washington ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 EB on Ramp 2 over 9th & Washington ST carry?

About 83,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB on Ramp 2 over 9th & Washington ST?

The structure is 355 ft (108.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB on Ramp 2 over 9th & Washington ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.