US Bridges

I-64 WB over NS Railroad

Good

Shelby County, Kentucky · 4.4 MI W of Ky 395 · Structure no. 106B00096L

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,090
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 WB over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 WB over NS Railroad in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 23,090 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,631 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-64 WB
CrossesNS Railroad
Location4.4 MI W of Ky 395
RouteInterstate 64
Coordinates38.17056, -85.15028
Functional classRural 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,090 (2023)
Projected traffic28,631 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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-64 WB over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 WB over NS Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-64 WB over NS Railroad carry?

About 23,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-64 WB over NS Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 WB over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.