US Bridges

I-264 over US 31E (bardstown Rd)

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI W of Ky 155 · Structure no. 056B00437N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
166,875
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over US 31E (bardstown Rd) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 over US 31E (bardstown Rd) 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 166,875 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 183,562 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesUS 31E (bardstown Rd)
Location1.3 MI W of Ky 155
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21111, -85.67111
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load 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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.6 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width147 ft (44.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166,875 (2023)
Projected traffic183,562 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-264 over US 31E (bardstown Rd) built?

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

What condition is I-264 over US 31E (bardstown Rd) 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-264 over US 31E (bardstown Rd) carry?

About 166,875 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-264 over US 31E (bardstown Rd)?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.6 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over US 31E (bardstown Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.