US Bridges

I-265 over I-64 EB to I-265 NB

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI N of Ky 155 · Structure no. 056B00549N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,346
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 over I-64 EB to I-265 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 over I-64 EB to I-265 NB in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 71,346 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,480 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265
CrossesI-64 EB to I-265 NB
Location2.2 MI N of Ky 155
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22056, -85.50583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,346 (2019)
Projected traffic78,480 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-265 over I-64 EB to I-265 NB built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-265 over I-64 EB to I-265 NB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-265 over I-64 EB to I-265 NB carry?

About 71,346 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-265 over I-64 EB to I-265 NB?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 over I-64 EB to I-265 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.