US Bridges

I-65 SB Ramps over US 31E SB (main St)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.32 MI S of Kennedy Br · Structure no. 056T00907N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
529 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB Ramps over US 31E SB (main St) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 SB Ramps over US 31E SB (main 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 21,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,550 by 2038. The structure is 529 ft (161.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB Ramps
CrossesUS 31E SB (main St)
Location0.32 MI S of Kennedy Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25566, -85.74245
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length529 ft (161.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2018)
Projected traffic32,550 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 SB Ramps over US 31E SB (main St) built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB Ramps over US 31E SB (main 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB Ramps over US 31E SB (main St) carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is I-65 SB Ramps over US 31E SB (main St)?

The structure is 529 ft (161.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB Ramps over US 31E SB (main St)?

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