US Bridges

Browns LN over I-64

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of Bowling Blvd · Structure no. 056B00440N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
336 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,059
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns LN over I-64 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browns LN over I-64 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 16,059 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,059 by 2043. The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns LN
CrossesI-64
Location0.4 MI S of Bowling Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23694, -85.63139
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length336 ft (102.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,059 (2023)
Projected traffic16,059 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-64 built?

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

What condition is Browns LN over I-64 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Browns LN over I-64 carry?

About 16,059 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Browns LN over I-64?

The structure is 336 ft (102.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Browns LN over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.