US Bridges

I-65 NB Ramp over I-64 EB Ramps & Wthrspn

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.25 MI S of Lincoln Br · Structure no. 056T00917N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
879 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB Ramp over I-64 EB Ramps & Wthrspn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 NB Ramp over I-64 EB Ramps & Wthrspn 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 5,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,138 by 2038. The structure is 879 ft (267.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-65 NB Ramp
CrossesI-64 EB Ramps & Wthrspn
Location0.25 MI S of Lincoln Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25806, -85.74028
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length879 ft (267.8 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2018)
Projected traffic8,138 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ramp over I-64 EB Ramps & Wthrspn built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB Ramp over I-64 EB Ramps & Wthrspn 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 Ramp over I-64 EB Ramps & Wthrspn carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is I-65 NB Ramp over I-64 EB Ramps & Wthrspn?

The structure is 879 ft (267.8 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 NB Ramp over I-64 EB Ramps & Wthrspn?

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