US Bridges

I-264 over W Broadway

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI W of Virginia Ave · Structure no. 056B00470N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,925
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over W Broadway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 over W Broadway in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 41,925 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,117 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesW Broadway
Location0.8 MI W of Virginia Ave
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24972, -85.80694
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,925 (2021)
Projected traffic46,117 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 W Broadway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-264 over W Broadway 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 W Broadway carry?

About 41,925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-264 over W Broadway?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over W Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.