US Bridges

I-275 WB over Ky 8

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · Wbl Apprch to Combs-Hehl · Structure no. 019B00041L

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
565 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,869
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 WB over Ky 8 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-275 WB over Ky 8 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 565 ft (172.3 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-275 WB
CrossesKy 8
LocationWbl Apprch to Combs-Hehl
RouteInterstate 275
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.05556, -84.43361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length565 ft (172.3 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,869 (2023)
Projected traffic43,855 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 WB over Ky 8 built?

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

What condition is I-275 WB over Ky 8 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 WB over Ky 8 carry?

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

How long is I-275 WB over Ky 8?

The structure is 565 ft (172.3 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 WB over Ky 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.