US Bridges

US 27 over I 275

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI NE JCT I 471 · Structure no. 019B00037N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
574 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,462
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over I 275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over I 275 in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 6,462 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,462 by 2043. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesI 275
Location1.4 MI NE JCT I 471
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.05, -84.44667
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,462 (2023)
Projected traffic6,462 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US 27 over I 275 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 over I 275 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over I 275 carry?

About 6,462 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over I 275?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over I 275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.