US Bridges

I-65 NB Ramps over US 31E SB & Hancock ST

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.45 MI S of Lincoln Br · Structure no. 056T00909N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
532 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,116
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB Ramps over US 31E SB & Hancock ST is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 NB Ramps over US 31E SB & Hancock 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 21,116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,227 by 2043. The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB Ramps
CrossesUS 31E SB & Hancock ST
Location0.45 MI S of Lincoln Br
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25556, -85.74167
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 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 (162.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,116 (2023)
Projected traffic23,227 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 NB Ramps over US 31E SB & Hancock ST built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB Ramps over US 31E SB & Hancock 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 NB Ramps over US 31E SB & Hancock ST carry?

About 21,116 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-65 NB Ramps over US 31E SB & Hancock ST?

The structure is 532 ft (162.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB Ramps over US 31E SB & Hancock ST?

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