US Bridges

I-65 SB Ramp over I-264 & Ramps

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · At I-264 · Structure no. 056B00421N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
356 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
129,829
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Ramp over I-264 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB Ramp over I-264 & Ramps in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 356 ft (108.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Ramp
CrossesI-264 & Ramps
LocationAt I-264
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19028, -85.73056
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 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 closed—
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$11.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB Ramp 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 I-65 SB Ramp over I-264 & Ramps carry?

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

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

The structure is 356 ft (108.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Ramp over I-264 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.