US Bridges

Ky 55 over I-64

Good

Shelby County, Kentucky · 1.55 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 106B00109N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 55 over I-64 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 55 over I-64 in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,520 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,520 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 55
CrossesI-64
Location1.55 MI S of US 60
RouteState Highway 55
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19222, -85.27167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,520 (2023)
Projected traffic6,520 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ky 55 over I-64 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 55 over I-64 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 55 over I-64 carry?

About 6,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 55 over I-64?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 55 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.