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I-65 NB over Riverside DR & Market ST

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · In Appr to Lincoln Br · Structure no. 056B00527R

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,066 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,943
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB over Riverside DR & Market ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB 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 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 35,943 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,537 by 2043. The structure is 1,066 ft (325 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB
CrossesRiverside DR & Market ST
LocationIn Appr to Lincoln Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26889, -85.74528
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,066 ft (325 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,943 (2023)
Projected traffic39,537 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 NB over Riverside DR & Market ST built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB over Riverside DR & Market ST 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 2024.

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

The structure is 1,066 ft (325 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

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

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