US Bridges

Pennsylvania Rn RD over I-265

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of Ky 2845 · Structure no. 056B00371N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,235
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Rn RD over I-265 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Rn RD over I-265 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,235 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Rn RD
CrossesI-265
Location0.2 MI S of Ky 2845
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12083, -85.62972
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,235 (2023)
Projected traffic3,235 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Pennsylvania Rn RD over I-265 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Rn RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Rn RD over I-265 carry?

About 3,235 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Pennsylvania Rn RD over I-265?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Rn RD over I-265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.