US Bridges

I-65 over US 68

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 7.27 MI S of 114/005 Cl · Structure no. 114B00091N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-65 over US 68 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-65 over US 68 in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 57,096 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,799 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-65
CrossesUS 68
Location7.27 MI S of 114/005 Cl
RouteInterstate 65
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03139, -86.24111
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,096 (2023)
Projected traffic70,799 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-65 over US 68 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-65 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-65 over US 68 carry?

About 57,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-65 over US 68?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I-65 over US 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.