US Bridges

I-65 & Ramps over Ky 61 SB & Jefferson ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI S of Kennedy Br · Structure no. 056T00904N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
412 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
84,001
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 & Ramps over Ky 61 SB & Jefferson ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 & Ramps over Ky 61 SB & Jefferson 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 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 84,001 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,401 by 2032. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 243 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 & Ramps
CrossesKy 61 SB & Jefferson ST
Location0.75 MI S of Kennedy Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2525, -85.74583
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.8 m)
Deck width243 ft (74.1 m)
Roadway width231 ft (70.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (8.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,001 (2012)
Projected traffic92,401 by 2032
Trucks16%
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 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 & Ramps over Ky 61 SB & Jefferson ST built?

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

What condition is I-65 & Ramps over Ky 61 SB & Jefferson ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-65 & Ramps over Ky 61 SB & Jefferson ST carry?

About 84,001 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-65 & Ramps over Ky 61 SB & Jefferson ST?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.8 m) and a deck 243 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 & Ramps over Ky 61 SB & Jefferson ST?

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