US Bridges

I-471 over 6th ST in Newport

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · Nbl over 6th Street-Nwprt · Structure no. 019B00056R

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,196 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
49,642
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-471 over 6th ST in Newport is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-471 over 6th ST in Newport in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 49,642 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,606 by 2042. The structure is 2,196 ft (669.3 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-471
Crosses6th ST in Newport
LocationNbl over 6th Street-Nwprt
RouteInterstate 471
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.09694, -84.48389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,196 ft (669.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,642 (2022)
Projected traffic54,606 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$15.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-471 over 6th ST in Newport built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-471 over 6th ST in Newport 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 6th ST in Newport carry?

About 49,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-471 over 6th ST in Newport?

The structure is 2,196 ft (669.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-471 over 6th ST in Newport?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.