I-65
I-65 in 0.5 MI S Of US 150, Jefferson County, Kentucky received a condition grade of D (36/100). Built in 1959, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST. It is classified as structurally deficient.
Component Ratings
The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I-65 is a 67-year-old bridge located 0.5 MI S Of US 150 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, the structure spans 106.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of D (36/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 3/9 (poor), 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
Frequently Asked Questions
I-65 has a Condition Score of 36/100 (Grade D). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 3/9, and substructure 4/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-65 was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, making it 67 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 106.2 meters long and located on I-65 in 0.5 MI S Of US 150, 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 0.5 MI S Of US 150 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST. Its coordinates are 38.238333, -85.753056. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-65 carries I-65 over E Kentucky & S Brook ST. The bridge is 106.2 meters long and was built in 1959, with reconstruction in 1982.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.