US Bridges

I-65 SB over Riverside DR & Market ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · In Appr to Kennedy Br · Structure no. 056B00527L

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
665 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,943
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over Riverside DR & Market ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over Riverside DR & Market ST in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 35,943 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,537 by 2043. The structure is 665 ft (202.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesRiverside DR & Market ST
LocationIn Appr to Kennedy Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26861, -85.74556
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length665 ft (202.6 m)
Longest span255 ft (77.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck41 ft (12.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,943 (2023)
Projected traffic39,537 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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-65 SB over Riverside DR & Market ST built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 SB over Riverside DR & 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over Riverside DR & Market ST carry?

About 35,943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over Riverside DR & Market ST?

The structure is 665 ft (202.6 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over Riverside DR & Market ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.