US Bridges

I-265 SB over Cinderella LN

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI N of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056B00368L

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,325
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 SB over Cinderella LN is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 SB over Cinderella LN 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 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 37,325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,058 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 SB
CrossesCinderella LN
Location1.1 MI N of Ky 61
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.11639, -85.65694
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,325 (2023)
Projected traffic41,058 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$746,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 SB over Cinderella LN built?

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

What condition is I-265 SB over Cinderella LN 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 Cinderella LN carry?

About 37,325 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-265 SB over Cinderella LN?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 SB over Cinderella LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.