US Bridges

KY-1973 over I - 75

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .7 MI W of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 034B00111N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,006
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1973 over I - 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1973 over I - 75 in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,006 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,006 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1973
CrossesI - 75
Location.7 MI W of JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 1973
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14778, -84.53056
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.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,006 (2021)
Projected traffic12,006 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 KY-1973 over I - 75 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1973 over I - 75 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1973 over I - 75 carry?

About 12,006 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-1973 over I - 75?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1973 over I - 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.