US Bridges

I-264 over US 31E (w Market St)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI W of W Muh Ali · Structure no. 056B00466N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,712
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over US 31E (w Market St) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-264 over US 31E (w Market St) in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 38,712 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,583 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesUS 31E (w Market St)
Location0.3 MI W of W Muh Ali
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26083, -85.805
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,712 (2012)
Projected traffic42,583 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 (w Market St) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-264 over US 31E (w Market St) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-264 over US 31E (w Market St) carry?

About 38,712 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-264 over US 31E (w Market St)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over US 31E (w Market St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.