US Bridges

I-471 over Ky 1892-GRAND Ave &ramp

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · Nbl Ovr Ky 1892 & Ramp E · Structure no. 019B00052R

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,258
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-471 over Ky 1892-GRAND Ave &ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-471 over Ky 1892-GRAND Ave &ramp 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 46,258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,884 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-471
CrossesKy 1892-GRAND Ave &ramp
LocationNbl Ovr Ky 1892 & Ramp E
RouteInterstate 471
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.08472, -84.47278
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,258 (2023)
Projected traffic50,884 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-471 over Ky 1892-GRAND Ave &ramp built?

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

What condition is I-471 over Ky 1892-GRAND Ave &ramp 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 Ky 1892-GRAND Ave &ramp carry?

About 46,258 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-471 over Ky 1892-GRAND Ave &ramp?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-471 over Ky 1892-GRAND Ave &ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.