I-65
I-65 in 0.4 MI S Of E Breckinrdge, Jefferson County, Kentucky received a condition grade of C (55/100). Built in 1960, the bridge carries 123K vehicles daily on I-65 over ST Catherine ST.
I-65 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 55/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1960 and is now 66 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 ST Catherine 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 66-year-old bridge located 0.4 MI S Of E Breckinrdge in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over ST Catherine ST with 6 traffic lanes, handling approximately 123K vehicles per day. Built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, the structure spans 51.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (55/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 5/9 (fair).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
Location Map
Frequently Asked Questions
I-65 has a Condition Score of 55/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
I-65 was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, making it 66 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 51.1 meters long and located on I-65 in 0.4 MI S Of E Breckinrdge, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
No, I-65 is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
I-65 is located 0.4 MI S Of E Breckinrdge in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over ST Catherine ST. Its coordinates are 38.236667, -85.752222. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-65 carries I-65 over ST Catherine ST. The bridge is 51.1 meters long and was built in 1960, 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.