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Jefferson County, KY · Structure #056B00110N

I-65

I-65 in 0.10 MI S Of Ky 1065, Jefferson County, Kentucky received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1956, the bridge carries 133K vehicles daily on I-65 over Southern Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
133K
Daily Traffic
1956
Year Built
22.3m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-65
Crosses Over
Southern Ditch
State
Kentucky
County
Jefferson County
Location
0.10 MI S Of Ky 1065
Year Built
1956
Reconstructed
1984
Age
70 years
Daily Traffic
132,809
Lanes
10
Length
22.3 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
056B00110N

About This Bridge

I-65 is a 70-year-old bridge located 0.10 MI S Of Ky 1065 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Southern Ditch with 10 traffic lanes, handling approximately 133K vehicles per day. Built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, the structure spans 22.3 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.10 MI S Of Ky 1065, Jefferson County, Kentucky

38.134444, -85.705556

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-65 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-65 was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, making it 70 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-65 carries approximately 133K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 10 traffic lanes. It is 22.3 meters long and located on I-65 in 0.10 MI S Of Ky 1065, Jefferson County, Kentucky.

Yes, I-65 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

I-65 is located 0.10 MI S Of Ky 1065 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Southern Ditch. Its coordinates are 38.134444, -85.705556. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-65 carries I-65 over Southern Ditch. The bridge is 22.3 meters long and was built in 1956, with reconstruction in 1984.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.