US Bridges

Ky 240 over I-65

Good

Warren County, Kentucky · 2.7 M W JCT Ky 622 · Structure no. 114B00096N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 240 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 240 over I-65 in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 774 vehicles a day, projected to reach 774 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKy 240
CrossesI-65
Location2.7 M W JCT Ky 622
RouteState Highway 240
Coordinates36.83278, -86.46639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic774 (2022)
Projected traffic774 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 240 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 240 over I-65 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 240 over I-65 carry?

About 774 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 240 over I-65?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 240 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.