I-65
I-65 in 0.6 MI S Of I-264, Jefferson County, Kentucky received a condition grade of C (59/100). Built in 1988, the bridge carries 159K vehicles daily on I-65 over Standiford LN. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I-65 carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 59/100. 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 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 Standiford LN. 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 38-year-old bridge located 0.6 MI S Of I-264 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Standiford LN with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 159K vehicles per day. Built in 1988, the structure spans 21.3 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (59/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 5/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good). 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 59/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 5/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is 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 21.3 meters long and located on I-65 in 0.6 MI S Of I-264, 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 0.6 MI S Of I-264 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The bridge carries I-65 over Standiford LN. Its coordinates are 38.181944, -85.721944. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I-65 carries I-65 over Standiford LN. The bridge is 21.3 meters long and was built 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.