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Jefferson County, KY · Structure #056B00389N

I-65

I-65 in 1.0 MI S Of I-264, Jefferson County, Kentucky received a condition grade of B (63/100). Built in 1988, the bridge carries 159K vehicles daily on I-65 over Grade LN.

I-65 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 63/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1988, making it 38 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. I-65 carries an average daily traffic count of 159,448 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Grade LN. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
63/100
63
Condition Score
159K
Daily Traffic
1988
Year Built
38.6m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
5/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
5/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
I-65
Crosses Over
Grade LN
State
Kentucky
County
Jefferson County
Location
1.0 MI S Of I-264
Year Built
1988
Age
38 years
Daily Traffic
159,448
Lanes
8
Length
38.6 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
056B00389N

About This Bridge

I-65 is a 38-year-old bridge located 1.0 MI S Of I-264 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Grade LN with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 159K vehicles per day. Built in 1988, the structure spans 38.6 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (63/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 5/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 5/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

1.0 MI S Of I-264, Jefferson County, Kentucky

38.178611, -85.719722

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Frequently Asked Questions

I-65 has a Condition Score of 63/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 5/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 5/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

I-65 was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

I-65 carries approximately 159K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 38.6 meters long and located on I-65 in 1.0 MI S Of I-264, 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 1.0 MI S Of I-264 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Grade LN. Its coordinates are 38.178611, -85.719722. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

I-65 carries I-65 over Grade LN. The bridge is 38.6 meters long and was built in 1988.

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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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.