US Bridges

I-65 over I-65 Ramp 8

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI N of Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056B00393N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129,829
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over I-65 Ramp 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over I-65 Ramp 8 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 129,829 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,811 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesI-65 Ramp 8
Location2.6 MI N of Ky 1747
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19222, -85.73083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.5 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,829 (2022)
Projected traffic142,811 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over I-65 Ramp 8 built?

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

What condition is I-65 over I-65 Ramp 8 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 2022.

How much traffic does I-65 over I-65 Ramp 8 carry?

About 129,829 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over I-65 Ramp 8?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over I-65 Ramp 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.