US Bridges

I-275 EB over Ohio River @ Brent

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · Ebl over Ohio · Structure no. 019B00040R

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,441 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,869
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 EB over Ohio River @ Brent is a steel truss - thru carrying I-275 EB over Ohio River @ Brent in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39,869 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,855 by 2043. The structure is 1,441 ft (439.2 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-275 EB
CrossesOhio River @ Brent
LocationEbl over Ohio
RouteInterstate 275
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.05694, -84.43056
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,441 ft (439.2 m)
Longest span720 ft (219.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,869 (2023)
Projected traffic43,855 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 EB over Ohio River @ Brent built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 EB over Ohio River @ Brent 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-275 EB over Ohio River @ Brent carry?

About 39,869 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-275 EB over Ohio River @ Brent?

The structure is 1,441 ft (439.2 m) long with a longest span of 720 ft (219.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 EB over Ohio River @ Brent?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.