US Bridges

Ky 61 over I-265

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI S of Ky 2845 · Structure no. 056B00326N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 over I-265 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 61 over I-265 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61
CrossesI-265
Location0.6 MI S of Ky 2845
RouteState Highway 61
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11056, -85.675
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ky 61 over I-265 built?

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

What condition is Ky 61 over I-265 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 Ky 61 over I-265 carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 over I-265?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 over I-265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.