US Bridges

I-64 WB on Ramp over I-64 WB

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI W of US 42 WB · Structure no. 056T00937N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
956 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB on Ramp over I-64 WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB on Ramp over I-64 WB 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 18,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,448 by 2038. The structure is 956 ft (291.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-64 WB on Ramp
CrossesI-64 WB
Location0.2 MI W of US 42 WB
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.26083, -85.72472
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length956 ft (291.4 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,650 (2018)
Projected traffic21,448 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 on Ramp over I-64 WB built?

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

What condition is I-64 WB on Ramp over I-64 WB 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-64 WB on Ramp over I-64 WB carry?

About 18,650 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is I-64 WB on Ramp over I-64 WB?

The structure is 956 ft (291.4 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB on Ramp over I-64 WB?

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