US Bridges

I-65 NB & Ramps over River RD

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · Ky Appr to Lincoln Br · Structure no. 056T00928R

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 NB & Ramps over River RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-65 NB & 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 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 60,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,575 by 2028. The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65 NB & Ramps
CrossesRiver RD
LocationKy Appr to Lincoln Br
RouteInterstate 65
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26119, -85.74084
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length323 ft (98.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 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 NB & Ramps over River RD built?

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

What condition is I-65 NB & Ramps over River RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 NB & Ramps over River RD carry?

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

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

The structure is 323 ft (98.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

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

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