US Bridges

I-71 over Frankfort Ave

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Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI N of I-64 · Structure no. 056T00940N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57,871
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Frankfort Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 over Frankfort Ave 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 57,871 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,551 by 2036. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71
CrossesFrankfort Ave
Location0.15 MI N of I-64
RouteInterstate 71
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26222, -85.72417
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,871 (2016)
Projected traffic66,551 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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-71 over Frankfort Ave built?

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

What condition is I-71 over Frankfort Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-71 over Frankfort Ave carry?

About 57,871 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Frankfort Ave?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Frankfort Ave?

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