US Bridges

US-27 over Ohio River

Fair

Campbell County, Kentucky · At Ohio River · Structure no. 019B00076N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 over Ohio River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US-27 over Ohio River in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 14,810 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,810 by 2043. The structure is 2,298 ft (700.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-27
CrossesOhio River
LocationAt Ohio River
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.09611, -84.50139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,298 ft (700.5 m)
Longest span850 ft (259.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,810 (2023)
Projected traffic14,810 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-27 over Ohio River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-27 over Ohio River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-27 over Ohio River carry?

About 14,810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-27 over Ohio River?

The structure is 2,298 ft (700.5 m) long with a longest span of 850 ft (259.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US-27 over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.