US Bridges

I-64 WB over US 42 WB

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.16 MI W of US 42 EB · Structure no. 056T00938L

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,546
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over US 42 WB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over US 42 WB in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 years old, older 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 34,546 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesUS 42 WB
Location0.16 MI W of US 42 EB
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.25833, -85.72278
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 rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,546 (2023)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$268,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-64 WB over US 42 WB built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-64 WB over US 42 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 over US 42 WB carry?

About 34,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over US 42 WB?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over US 42 WB?

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