US Bridges

I-165 over I-65

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 1 M N of JCT W/ US-231 · Structure no. 114B00099R

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
412 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,137
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-165 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-165 over I-65 in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 14,137 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,550 by 2043. The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-165
CrossesI-65
Location1 M N of JCT W/ US-231
RouteInterstate 165
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91028, -86.43222
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length412 ft (125.7 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,137 (2023)
Projected traffic15,550 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-165 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-165 over I-65 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 I-65 carry?

About 14,137 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-165 over I-65?

The structure is 412 ft (125.7 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-165 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.