US Bridges

I-65 SB Off Ramp over I-65 NB Off Ramp

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · At I-264 I-65S to I-265W · Structure no. 056B00398N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129,829
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Off Ramp over I-65 NB Off Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB Off Ramp over I-65 NB Off 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 129,829 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,811 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Off Ramp
CrossesI-65 NB Off Ramp
LocationAt I-264 I-65S to I-265W
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19167, -85.73222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129,829 (2022)
Projected traffic142,811 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$427,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 SB Off Ramp over I-65 NB Off Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB Off Ramp over I-65 NB Off 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 SB Off Ramp over I-65 NB Off Ramp carry?

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

How long is I-65 SB Off Ramp over I-65 NB Off Ramp?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Off Ramp over I-65 NB Off Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.