US Bridges

I-275 EB over Elijah Creek Road

Good

Boone County, Kentucky · 1 Mi.Ne. Hebron Ky · Structure no. 008B00087R

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 EB over Elijah Creek Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 EB over Elijah Creek Road in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 30,673 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,740 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-275 EB
CrossesElijah Creek Road
Location1 Mi.Ne. Hebron Ky
RouteInterstate 275
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.0775, -84.68944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,673 (2023)
Projected traffic33,740 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-275 EB over Elijah Creek Road built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 EB over Elijah Creek Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does I-275 EB over Elijah Creek Road carry?

About 30,673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-275 EB over Elijah Creek Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 EB over Elijah Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.