US Bridges

Point Pleasant RD over I-275

Good

Boone County, Kentucky · .25 MI NE of JCT Ky 236 · Structure no. 008B00053N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Pleasant RD over I-275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Point Pleasant RD over I-275 in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 541 vehicles a day, projected to reach 934 by 2026. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoint Pleasant RD
CrossesI-275
Location.25 MI NE of JCT Ky 236
RouteCounty Highway 1032
Coordinates39.05778, -84.63722
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2006)
Projected traffic934 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Point Pleasant RD over I-275 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Point Pleasant RD over I-275 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Point Pleasant RD over I-275 carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Point Pleasant RD over I-275?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Point Pleasant RD over I-275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.