US Bridges

I-265 NB over Chenoweth Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI N of Ky 1819 · Structure no. 056B00378R

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,753
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 NB over Chenoweth Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 NB over Chenoweth Run 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 29,753 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,728 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81 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 NB
CrossesChenoweth Run
Location0.75 MI N of Ky 1819
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15278, -85.53583
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,753 (2022)
Projected traffic32,728 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 NB over Chenoweth Run built?

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

What condition is I-265 NB over Chenoweth Run 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 NB over Chenoweth Run carry?

About 29,753 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-265 NB over Chenoweth Run?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 NB over Chenoweth Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.