US Bridges

Grade LN Connector over I-65

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI N of Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056B00487N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grade LN Connector over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grade LN Connector over I-65 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2034. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrade LN Connector
CrossesI-65
Location0.8 MI N of Ky 1747
RouteCity Street 3004
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16917, -85.72083
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic110 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Grade LN Connector over I-65 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grade LN Connector over I-65 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Grade LN Connector over I-65 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Grade LN Connector over I-65?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Grade LN Connector over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.