US Bridges

I-64 WB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp

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Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.14 MI W of Wthspn · Structure no. 056T00920N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
144,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp 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 144,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,680 by 2038. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB Ramp
CrossesI-65 SB Ramp
Location0.14 MI W of Wthspn
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25889, -85.7425
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,000 (2018)
Projected traffic175,680 by 2038
Trucks11%
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-64 WB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp built?

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

What condition is I-64 WB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp 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-64 WB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp carry?

About 144,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB Ramp over I-65 SB Ramp?

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