US Bridges

I-265 NB over Aiken RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 056B00336R

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 NB over Aiken RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 NB over Aiken RD 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 32,574 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,831 by 2041. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 NB
CrossesAiken RD
Location1.0 MI N of US 60
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25583, -85.50222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,574 (2021)
Projected traffic35,831 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 NB over Aiken RD built?

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

What condition is I-265 NB over Aiken RD 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 NB over Aiken RD carry?

About 32,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-265 NB over Aiken RD?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 NB over Aiken RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.