US Bridges

I-265 over Private DR

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 056B00551N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,147
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 over Private DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 over Private DR 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 65,147 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,661 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265
CrossesPrivate DR
Location2.8 MI N of I-64
RouteInterstate 265
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26333, -85.50167
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,147 (2021)
Projected traffic71,661 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Private DR built?

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

What condition is I-265 over Private DR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-265 over Private DR carry?

About 65,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-265 over Private DR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 over Private DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.