US Bridges

I-65 SB & Ramp over E Liberty ST

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.85 MI S of Kennedy Br · Structure no. 056T00902L

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,001
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB & Ramp over E Liberty ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB & Ramp over E Liberty 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 42,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,201 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB & Ramp
CrossesE Liberty ST
Location0.85 MI S of Kennedy Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2519, -85.74788
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,001 (2012)
Projected traffic46,201 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 & Ramp over E Liberty ST built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB & Ramp over E Liberty 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 SB & Ramp over E Liberty ST carry?

About 42,001 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB & Ramp over E Liberty ST?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB & Ramp over E Liberty ST?

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