US Bridges

I-264 over Gibson LN & NS Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Dumesnil · Structure no. 056B00476N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59,179
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over Gibson LN & NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 over Gibson LN & NS Railroad 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 5 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 59,179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65,096 by 2040. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesGibson LN & NS Railroad
Location0.5 MI E of Dumesnil
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2325, -85.82028
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,179 (2020)
Projected traffic65,096 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Gibson LN & NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-264 over Gibson LN & NS Railroad 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 Gibson LN & NS Railroad carry?

About 59,179 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is I-264 over Gibson LN & NS Railroad?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over Gibson LN & NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.