US Bridges

I-65 over Standiford LN

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI S of I-264 · Structure no. 056B00390N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159,448
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over Standiford LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over Standiford LN in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 159,448 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,392 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 229 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesStandiford LN
Location0.6 MI S of I-264
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18194, -85.72194
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width229 ft (69.8 m)
Roadway width221 ft (67.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,448 (2022)
Projected traffic175,392 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over Standiford LN built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 over Standiford LN 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 over Standiford LN carry?

About 159,448 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over Standiford LN?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 229 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over Standiford LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.