US Bridges

I-65 NB on Ramp over Grade LN

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI N of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056B00422N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159,448
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB on Ramp over Grade LN is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB on Ramp over Grade LN in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 159,448 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,392 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB on Ramp
CrossesGrade LN
Location0.15 MI N of Ky 61
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17917, -85.71944
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,448 (2022)
Projected traffic175,392 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NB on Ramp over Grade LN built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 NB on Ramp over Grade LN 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 NB on Ramp over Grade LN carry?

About 159,448 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 NB on Ramp over Grade LN?

The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB on Ramp over Grade LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.