US Bridges

I-265 SB over US 31E (bardstown Rd)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI S of Ky 1819 · Structure no. 056B00375L

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,221
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 SB over US 31E (bardstown Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 SB over US 31E (bardstown Rd) 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 37,221 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,943 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 SB
CrossesUS 31E (bardstown Rd)
Location2.0 MI S of Ky 1819
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14194, -85.58333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,221 (2023)
Projected traffic40,943 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 SB over US 31E (bardstown Rd) built?

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

What condition is I-265 SB over US 31E (bardstown 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 SB over US 31E (bardstown Rd) carry?

About 37,221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-265 SB over US 31E (bardstown Rd)?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 SB over US 31E (bardstown Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.