US Bridges

I-64 WB over I-264 & Ramps

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Browns LN · Structure no. 056B00446L

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
437 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over I-264 & Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over I-264 & Ramps in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 62,709 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,980 by 2043. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesI-264 & Ramps
Location0.5 MI E of Browns LN
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23806, -85.62333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,709 (2023)
Projected traffic68,980 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-64 WB over I-264 & Ramps built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 WB over I-264 & Ramps 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 I-64 WB over I-264 & Ramps carry?

About 62,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over I-264 & Ramps?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over I-264 & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.