US Bridges

I-265 NB over Freedom Way

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056B00324R

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,219
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 NB over Freedom Way is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 NB over Freedom Way 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 44,219 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,640 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 NB
CrossesFreedom Way
Location1.0 MI S of Ky 61
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1125, -85.69278
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,219 (2022)
Projected traffic48,640 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$656,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 NB over Freedom Way built?

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

What condition is I-265 NB over Freedom Way 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-265 NB over Freedom Way carry?

About 44,219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-265 NB over Freedom Way?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 NB over Freedom Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.