US Bridges

Ky 1703 over I-264

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Gardiner LN · Structure no. 056B00435N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1703 over I-264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1703 over I-264 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 18,362 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,362 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1703
CrossesI-264
Location0.1 MI S of Gardiner LN
RouteState Highway 1703
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20194, -85.68889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.4 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,362 (2023)
Projected traffic18,362 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ky 1703 over I-264 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1703 over I-264 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 Ky 1703 over I-264 carry?

About 18,362 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1703 over I-264?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.4 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1703 over I-264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.