US Bridges

I-65 SB Ramp over I-65

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056B00320N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
105,630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Ramp over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB Ramp over I-65 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 105,630 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,193 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Ramp
CrossesI-65
Location1.5 MI W of Ky 61
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1125, -85.70139
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,630 (2023)
Projected traffic116,193 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-65 SB Ramp over I-65 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB Ramp over I-65 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB Ramp over I-65 carry?

About 105,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB Ramp over I-65?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Ramp over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.