US Bridges

I-471 over Ohio River

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · Nbl Dan Beard over Ohio R · Structure no. 019B00039R

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
1,300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,051
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-471 over Ohio River is a steel arch - thru carrying I-471 over Ohio River in Campbell 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 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 51,051 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,156 by 2043. The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI-471
CrossesOhio River
LocationNbl Dan Beard over Ohio R
RouteInterstate 471
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.10028, -84.49389
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,300 ft (396.2 m)
Longest span758 ft (231 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,051 (2023)
Projected traffic56,156 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$9 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-471 over Ohio River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-471 over Ohio River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-471 over Ohio River carry?

About 51,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-471 over Ohio River?

The structure is 1,300 ft (396.2 m) long with a longest span of 758 ft (231 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-471 over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.