US Bridges

I-264 EB over Curtis Ave & NS RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI E of I-65 · Structure no. 056B00425R

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
87,548
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 EB over Curtis Ave & NS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 EB over Curtis Ave & NS RR 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 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 87,548 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,302 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264 EB
CrossesCurtis Ave & NS RR
Location0.8 MI E of I-65
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19139, -85.71472
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,548 (2023)
Projected traffic96,302 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-264 EB over Curtis Ave & NS RR built?

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

What condition is I-264 EB over Curtis Ave & NS RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-264 EB over Curtis Ave & NS RR carry?

About 87,548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-264 EB over Curtis Ave & NS RR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 EB over Curtis Ave & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.