I-65
I-65 in 0.7 MI S Of US 60a, Jefferson County, Kentucky received a condition grade of C (42/100). Built in 1957, the bridge carries 130K vehicles daily on I-65 over Bradley AVE. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-65 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 42/100. 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 1957 and is now 69 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 129,829 vehicles, with 7 lane(s) crossing Bradley AVE. 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 69-year-old bridge located 0.7 MI S Of US 60a in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Bradley AVE with 7 traffic lanes, handling approximately 130K vehicles per day. Built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, the structure spans 41.3 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 4/9 (poor), and substructure 5/9 (fair). 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 42/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 4/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I-65 was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 69 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I-65 carries approximately 130K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 7 traffic lanes. It is 41.3 meters long and located on I-65 in 0.7 MI S 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 0.7 MI S Of US 60a in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Bradley AVE. Its coordinates are 38.206111, -85.745000. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-65 carries I-65 over Bradley AVE. The bridge is 41.3 meters long and was built in 1957, with reconstruction in 1988.
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.