US Bridges

I-265 over I-64 WB to I-265 SB

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 056B00550N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,877
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 over I-64 WB to I-265 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 over I-64 WB to I-265 SB 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 81,877 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,064 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265
CrossesI-64 WB to I-265 SB
Location0.15 MI N of I-64
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.225, -85.50556
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,877 (2021)
Projected traffic90,064 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 WB to I-265 SB built?

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

What condition is I-265 over I-64 WB to I-265 SB 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 WB to I-265 SB carry?

About 81,877 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-265 over I-64 WB to I-265 SB?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 over I-64 WB to I-265 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.