US Bridges

Browns LN over I-264

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI S of Bowling Blvd · Structure no. 056B00439N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
386 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,312
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns LN over I-264 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns LN 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 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 14,312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,312 by 2043. The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns LN
CrossesI-264
Location0.7 MI S of Bowling Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23306, -85.62722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length386 ft (117.8 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,312 (2023)
Projected traffic14,312 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Browns LN over I-264 built?

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

What condition is Browns LN 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 Browns LN over I-264 carry?

About 14,312 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Browns LN over I-264?

The structure is 386 ft (117.8 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Browns LN over I-264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.