US Bridges

I-265 SB over Ky 155 (taylorsville Rd)

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI S of I-64 · Structure no. 056B00380L

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

About this bridge

I-265 SB over Ky 155 (taylorsville Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 SB over Ky 155 (taylorsville 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 29,753 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,728 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-265 SB
CrossesKy 155 (taylorsville Rd)
Location2.3 MI S of I-64
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18889, -85.50917
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-265 SB over Ky 155 (taylorsville Rd) built?

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

What condition is I-265 SB over Ky 155 (taylorsville Rd) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does I-265 SB over Ky 155 (taylorsville Rd) carry?

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

How long is I-265 SB over Ky 155 (taylorsville Rd)?

The structure is 235 ft (71.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 SB over Ky 155 (taylorsville Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.