US Bridges

I-65 & Ramps over US 31E (market St)

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.68 MI S of Kennedy Br · Structure no. 056T00906N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84,001
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 & Ramps over US 31E (market St) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 & Ramps over US 31E (market 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 84,001 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,601 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 243 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 & Ramps
CrossesUS 31E (market St)
Location0.68 MI S of Kennedy Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25361, -85.74333
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width243 ft (74.2 m)
Roadway width228 ft (69.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84,001 (2012)
Projected traffic96,601 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US 31E (market St) built?

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

What condition is I-65 & Ramps over US 31E (market 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 & Ramps over US 31E (market St) carry?

About 84,001 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-65 & Ramps over US 31E (market St)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 243 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 & Ramps over US 31E (market St)?

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