US Bridges

I-264 WB over CSX RR & Crittenden DR

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W of I-65 · Structure no. 056B00426L

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,030 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 WB over CSX RR & Crittenden DR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 WB over CSX RR & Crittenden DR 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,350 by 2031. The structure is 1,030 ft (313.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264 WB
CrossesCSX RR & Crittenden DR
Location1.5 MI W of I-65
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19028, -85.75583
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,030 ft (313.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width85 ft (26 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2011)
Projected traffic64,350 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$9.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-264 WB over CSX RR & Crittenden DR built?

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

What condition is I-264 WB over CSX RR & Crittenden DR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-264 WB over CSX RR & Crittenden DR carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-264 WB over CSX RR & Crittenden DR?

The structure is 1,030 ft (313.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 WB over CSX RR & Crittenden DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.