US Bridges

Freedom Way SB over I-264 & Ramps

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI S of Phillips Lane · Structure no. 056B00404N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
490 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,705
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom Way SB over I-264 & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freedom Way SB over I-264 & Ramps 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,705 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,379 by 2026. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFreedom Way SB
CrossesI-264 & Ramps
Location0.2 MI S of Phillips Lane
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18972, -85.74056
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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 closed1.2 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 Freedom Way SB over I-264 & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Freedom Way SB over I-264 & Ramps 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 SB over I-264 & Ramps carry?

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

How long is Freedom Way SB over I-264 & Ramps?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom Way SB over I-264 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.