US Bridges

I-165 over US 68

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · Sbl over US 68 Interchang · Structure no. 114B00053L

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,491
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 over US 68 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-165 over US 68 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 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 9,491 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,440 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-165
CrossesUS 68
LocationSbl over US 68 Interchang
RouteInterstate 165
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.95722, -86.49722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,491 (2023)
Projected traffic10,440 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 68 built?

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

What condition is I-165 over US 68 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 I-165 over US 68 carry?

About 9,491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-165 over US 68?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-165 over US 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.