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.
I-65 carries a D on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 36/100. One or more primary components is rated in fair-to-poor condition; the bridge typically appears in state transportation plans for rehabilitation or replacement within the next funding cycle.
The bridge was built in 1959 and is now 67 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I-65 carries an average daily traffic count of 122,766 vehicles, with 6 lane(s) crossing E Kentucky & S Brook ST. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
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.
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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.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.