US Bridges

Ky 61 over I-264 EB on Ramps

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.20 MI N of Durrett LN · Structure no. 056B00341N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,463
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 61 over I-264 EB on Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 61 over I-264 EB on Ramps in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 24,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,463 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 61
CrossesI-264 EB on Ramps
Location0.20 MI N of Durrett LN
RouteState Highway 61
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18917, -85.72611
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,463 (2023)
Projected traffic24,463 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-264 EB on Ramps built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 61 over I-264 EB on Ramps 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 61 over I-264 EB on Ramps carry?

About 24,463 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ky 61 over I-264 EB on Ramps?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 61 over I-264 EB on Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.