US Bridges

I-65 SB over I-64 WB & I-65 SB Ramps

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI S of Kennedy Br · Structure no. 056T00923L

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
551 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 SB over I-64 WB & I-65 SB Ramps is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB over I-64 WB & I-65 SB Ramps 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,575 by 2028. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB
CrossesI-64 WB & I-65 SB Ramps
Location0.15 MI S of Kennedy Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25972, -85.74111
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,500 (2008)
Projected traffic69,575 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 I-64 WB & I-65 SB Ramps built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB over I-64 WB & I-65 SB Ramps 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 SB over I-64 WB & I-65 SB Ramps carry?

About 60,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-65 SB over I-64 WB & I-65 SB Ramps?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB over I-64 WB & I-65 SB Ramps?

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