US Bridges

I-64 WB Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.23 MI E of I-65 · Structure no. 056T00932N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148,536
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB 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 148,536 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181,213 by 2038. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64 WB Ramp
CrossesWitherspoon & CSX RR
Location0.23 MI E of I-65
RouteInterstate 64
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26075, -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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck39 ft (11.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148,536 (2018)
Projected traffic181,213 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Witherspoon & CSX RR built?

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

What condition is I-64 WB 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 WB Ramp over Witherspoon & CSX RR carry?

About 148,536 vehicles per day (2018 count).

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

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

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