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Jefferson County, KY · Structure #056B00179N

I-65

I-65 in 1.0 MI N Of US 60a, Jefferson County, Kentucky received a condition grade of C (42/100). Built in 1957, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on I-65 over Hill Csx RR & Burnett. It is classified as structurally deficient.

C
42/100
42
Condition Score
123K
Daily Traffic
1957
Year Built
103.7m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

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

SuperstructureFair
5/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructurePoor
4/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-65
Crosses Over
Hill Csx RR & Burnett
State
Kentucky
County
Jefferson County
Location
1.0 MI N Of US 60a
Year Built
1957
Reconstructed
1982
Age
69 years
Daily Traffic
122,766
Lanes
6
Length
103.7 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
056B00179N

About This Bridge

I-65 is a 69-year-old bridge located 1.0 MI N Of US 60a in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Hill Csx RR & Burnett with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, the structure spans 103.7 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (42/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 4/9 (poor). 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

1.0 MI N Of US 60a, Jefferson County, Kentucky

38.226111, -85.751389

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-65 has a Condition Score of 42/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 4/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

I-65 was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1982, making it 69 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-65 carries approximately 123K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 6 traffic lanes. It is 103.7 meters long and located on I-65 in 1.0 MI N Of US 60a, 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 1.0 MI N Of US 60a in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Hill Csx RR & Burnett. Its coordinates are 38.226111, -85.751389. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-65 carries I-65 over Hill Csx RR & Burnett. The bridge is 103.7 meters long and was built in 1957, with reconstruction in 1982.

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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.