US Bridges

Weaver Road over I-75

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · .5 MI S. JCT US 42 · Structure no. 008B00071N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,046
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver Road over I-75 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weaver Road over I-75 in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,046 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,046 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWeaver Road
CrossesI-75
Location.5 MI S. JCT US 42
RouteState Highway 842
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.96611, -84.63583
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,046 (2021)
Projected traffic12,046 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Weaver Road over I-75 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weaver Road over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Weaver Road over I-75 carry?

About 12,046 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Weaver Road over I-75?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver Road over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.