US Bridges

I-264 over Ralph Ave

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of Ky 1934 · Structure no. 056B00479N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,068
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-264 over Ralph Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-264 over Ralph Ave 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 59,068 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,974 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesI-264
CrossesRalph Ave
Location0.2 MI W of Ky 1934
RouteInterstate 264
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20917, -85.8275
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,068 (2021)
Projected traffic64,974 by 2041
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 Ralph Ave built?

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

What condition is I-264 over Ralph Ave 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 Ralph Ave carry?

About 59,068 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-264 over Ralph Ave?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-264 over Ralph Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.