US Bridges

I-65 & Ramps over I-264 EB on Ramp

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N of Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056B00392N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168,682
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 & Ramps over I-264 EB on Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 & Ramps over I-264 EB on Ramp 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 168,682 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 185,550 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 210 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 & Ramps
CrossesI-264 EB on Ramp
Location2.3 MI N of Ky 1747
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18861, -85.72778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width210 ft (63.9 m)
Roadway width201 ft (61.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168,682 (2022)
Projected traffic185,550 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 & Ramps over I-264 EB on Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-65 & Ramps over I-264 EB on Ramp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 & Ramps over I-264 EB on Ramp carry?

About 168,682 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-65 & Ramps over I-264 EB on Ramp?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 & Ramps over I-264 EB on Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.