US Bridges

I-64 EB & Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI E of I-65 NB · Structure no. 056T00931N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
144,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 EB & Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 EB & Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR 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 144,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 165,600 by 2028. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 EB & Ramp
CrossesWitherspoon & CSX RR
Location0.3 MI E of I-65 NB
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26056, -85.73639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (8.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,000 (2008)
Projected traffic165,600 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 EB & Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is I-64 EB & Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 EB & Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR carry?

About 144,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-64 EB & Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 EB & Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR?

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