US Bridges

I-265 NB Off Ramp over I-265

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Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.16 MI S of US 42 · Structure no. 056T00942N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,439
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-265 NB Off Ramp over I-265 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-265 NB Off Ramp over I-265 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 18,439 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,205 by 2038. The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesI-265 NB Off Ramp
CrossesI-265
Location0.16 MI S of US 42
RouteState Highway 841
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32306, -85.61917
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length508 ft (154.7 m)
Longest span251 ft (76.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,439 (2018)
Projected traffic21,205 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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-265 NB Off Ramp over I-265 built?

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

What condition is I-265 NB Off Ramp over I-265 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-265 NB Off Ramp over I-265 carry?

About 18,439 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is I-265 NB Off Ramp over I-265?

The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long with a longest span of 251 ft (76.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-265 NB Off Ramp over I-265?

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