US Bridges

Ky 53 over I-64

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 106B00009N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,899
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 53 over I-64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 53 over I-64 in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 16,899 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,899 by 2039. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 53
CrossesI-64
Location1.9 MI S of US 60
RouteState Highway 53
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18472, -85.21222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,899 (2019)
Projected traffic16,899 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 53 over I-64 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 53 over I-64 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 53 over I-64 carry?

About 16,899 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 53 over I-64?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 53 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.