US Bridges

I-65 NB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp to I-265 NB

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2 MI S of Ky 1065 · Structure no. 056B00323N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp to I-265 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp to I-265 NB 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 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 105,630 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,193 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB Ramp
CrossesI-65 SB Ramp to I-265 NB
Location2 MI S of Ky 1065
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11444, -85.70444
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 2022
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 rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 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 closed23 mi (37 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 NB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp to I-265 NB built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp to I-265 NB 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-65 NB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp to I-265 NB carry?

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

How long is I-65 NB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp to I-265 NB?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp to I-265 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.