US Bridges

I-165 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · Nbl 3.92 MI N of I-65 · Structure no. 114B00052R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,115
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-165 over CSX Railroad in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 15,115 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,626 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-165
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationNbl 3.92 MI N of I-65
RouteInterstate 165
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.94472, -86.48722
Functional classUrban 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 rating104.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,115 (2023)
Projected traffic16,626 by 2043
Trucks27%
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-165 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-165 over CSX 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-165 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 15,115 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-165 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-165 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.