US Bridges

I-65 SB & Ramps over River RD

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · Ky Appr to Kennedy Br · Structure no. 056T00927L

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

About this bridge

I-65 SB & Ramps over River RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 SB & Ramps over River RD 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 447 ft (136.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 SB & Ramps
CrossesRiver RD
LocationKy Appr to Kennedy Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26111, -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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length447 ft (136.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (27.9 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 & Ramps over River RD built?

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

What condition is I-65 SB & Ramps over River RD 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 & Ramps over River RD carry?

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

How long is I-65 SB & Ramps over River RD?

The structure is 447 ft (136.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 SB & Ramps over River RD?

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