US Bridges

Ky 1819 over I-265

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.95 MI S of Ky 1065 · Structure no. 056B00377N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,952
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1819 over I-265 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1819 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 11,952 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,952 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1819
CrossesI-265
Location1.95 MI S of Ky 1065
RouteState Highway 1819
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14667, -85.54583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,952 (2023)
Projected traffic11,952 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1819 over I-265 built?

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

What condition is Ky 1819 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 Ky 1819 over I-265 carry?

About 11,952 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1819 over I-265?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1819 over I-265?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.