I-64 WB over US 42 EB & Beargrass Crk
FairJefferson County, Kentucky · 0.12 MI E of US 42 WB · Structure no. 056T00939L
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 515 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,546
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-64 WB over US 42 EB & Beargrass Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over US 42 EB & Beargrass Crk 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 5 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 515 ft (156.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-64 WB over US 42 EB & Beargrass Crk 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 EB & Beargrass Crk 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 EB & Beargrass Crk carry?
About 34,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-64 WB over US 42 EB & Beargrass Crk?
The structure is 515 ft (156.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I-64 WB over US 42 EB & Beargrass Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.