US Bridges

I-471 Nc over Chesapeake Ave

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · Sbl .35 MI N of Ky 1892 · Structure no. 019B00053L

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

About this bridge

I-471 Nc over Chesapeake Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-471 Nc over Chesapeake Ave 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 6 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 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-471 Nc
CrossesChesapeake Ave
LocationSbl .35 MI N of Ky 1892
RouteInterstate 471
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.08833, -84.475
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-471 Nc over Chesapeake Ave built?

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

What condition is I-471 Nc over Chesapeake Ave 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 Nc over Chesapeake Ave carry?

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

How long is I-471 Nc over Chesapeake Ave?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-471 Nc over Chesapeake Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.