US Bridges

Wolf Pen Branch over I-265

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.63 MI E of US 42 · Structure no. 056T00943N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Pen Branch over I-265 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Pen Branch 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 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,879 by 2038. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Pen Branch
CrossesI-265
Location0.63 MI E of US 42
RouteCounty Highway 1002
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32083, -85.61361
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2018)
Projected traffic21,879 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wolf Pen Branch over I-265 built?

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

What condition is Wolf Pen Branch 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 Wolf Pen Branch over I-265 carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Pen Branch over I-265?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Pen Branch over I-265?

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