US Bridges

Freedom Way NB over I-65 Ramp to Airport

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of Phillips Lane · Structure no. 056B00402N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,705
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom Way NB over I-65 Ramp to Airport is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freedom Way NB over I-65 Ramp to Airport in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,379 by 2026. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFreedom Way NB
CrossesI-65 Ramp to Airport
Location0.2 MI S of Phillips Lane
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19139, -85.73833
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 rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,705 (2006)
Projected traffic12,379 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Freedom Way NB over I-65 Ramp to Airport built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freedom Way NB over I-65 Ramp to Airport 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 Freedom Way NB over I-65 Ramp to Airport carry?

About 6,705 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Freedom Way NB over I-65 Ramp to Airport?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom Way NB over I-65 Ramp to Airport?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.