I-275 over Ohio River
PoorPosted for loadBoone County, Kentucky · Cropper Bridge over Ohio · Structure no. 008B00052N
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,057 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,411
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-275 over Ohio River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I-275 over Ohio River in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 38,411 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,629 by 2043. The structure is 4,057 ft (1,236.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-275 over Ohio River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-275 over Ohio River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I-275 over Ohio River carry?
About 38,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-275 over Ohio River?
The structure is 4,057 ft (1,236.6 m) long with a longest span of 750 ft (228.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I-275 over Ohio River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.