US Bridges

I-471 over Grand Ave (ky 1892)

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · NB Exit Ramp over KY1892 · Structure no. 019B00051N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
209 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90,604
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-471 over Grand Ave (ky 1892) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-471 over Grand Ave (ky 1892) in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 90,604 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,664 by 2043. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-471
CrossesGrand Ave (ky 1892)
LocationNB Exit Ramp over KY1892
RouteInterstate 471
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.0825, -84.47056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90,604 (2023)
Projected traffic99,664 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$726,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-471 over Grand Ave (ky 1892) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-471 over Grand Ave (ky 1892) 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 I-471 over Grand Ave (ky 1892) carry?

About 90,604 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-471 over Grand Ave (ky 1892)?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-471 over Grand Ave (ky 1892)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.