US Bridges

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

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.32 MI S of Kennedy Br · Structure no. 056T00908L

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
532 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,001
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over US 31E SB (main St) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 SB 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 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,301 by 2032. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesUS 31E SB (main St)
Location0.32 MI S of Kennedy Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25556, -85.74222
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 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 length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,001 (2012)
Projected traffic48,301 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 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 over US 31E SB (main 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 February 2023.

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

About 42,001 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

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

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