US Bridges

I-64 over NS Railroad

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI W of Ky 1848 · Structure no. 106B00106N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67,709
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-64 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-64 over NS Railroad in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 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 67,709 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,959 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-64
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.3 MI W of Ky 1848
RouteInterstate 64
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20861, -85.35361
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width138 ft (42 m)
Roadway width133 ft (40.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,709 (2023)
Projected traffic83,959 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-64 over NS Railroad 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 2021.

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

About 67,709 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-64 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns I-64 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.