US Bridges

I-265 SB over US 60

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 056B00334L

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 SB over US 60 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 SB over US 60 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 41 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 40,939 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,032 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-265 SB
CrossesUS 60
Location1.3 MI N of I-64
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24194, -85.50389
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating104.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,939 (2021)
Projected traffic45,032 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-265 SB over US 60 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-265 SB over US 60 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-265 SB over US 60 carry?

About 40,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-265 SB over US 60?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 SB over US 60?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.