US Bridges

US-25 over I-75

Poor

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1973 · Structure no. 034B00001N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
399 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,057
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over I-75 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-25 over I-75 in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,057 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,057 by 2043. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS-25
CrossesI-75
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1973
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates38.13111, -84.52889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,057 (2023)
Projected traffic26,057 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25 over I-75 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-25 over I-75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US-25 over I-75 carry?

About 26,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over I-75?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.