US Bridges

Ramp D1 @ Lovers L over Ramp B1 of 9004 @ Lovers

Good

Christian County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. N Lovers Lane · Structure no. 024B00170N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,441
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D1 @ Lovers L over Ramp B1 of 9004 @ Lovers is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D1 @ Lovers L over Ramp B1 of 9004 @ Lovers in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 10,441 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,693 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp D1 @ Lovers L
CrossesRamp B1 of 9004 @ Lovers
Location0.2 Mi. N Lovers Lane
RouteState Highway 9004
Coordinates36.81278, -87.48611
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,441 (2022)
Projected traffic11,693 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D1 @ Lovers L over Ramp B1 of 9004 @ Lovers built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D1 @ Lovers L over Ramp B1 of 9004 @ Lovers 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D1 @ Lovers L over Ramp B1 of 9004 @ Lovers carry?

About 10,441 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D1 @ Lovers L over Ramp B1 of 9004 @ Lovers?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D1 @ Lovers L over Ramp B1 of 9004 @ Lovers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.