US Bridges

I-471 Ramp over 6th Street in Newport

Good

Campbell County, Kentucky · Ramp L to Ky 8 · Structure no. 019B00065N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,120 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
94,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-471 Ramp over 6th Street in Newport is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-471 Ramp over 6th Street in Newport in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,840 by 2043. The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-471 Ramp
Crosses6th Street in Newport
LocationRamp L to Ky 8
RouteInterstate 471
Coordinates39.09694, -84.48361
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,120 ft (341.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,400 (2023)
Projected traffic103,840 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$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-471 Ramp over 6th Street in Newport in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I-471 Ramp over 6th Street in Newport carry?

About 94,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns I-471 Ramp over 6th Street in Newport?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.