US Bridges

SB I-75 Ramp over Kearny RD

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .2 Miles North of I-64 · Structure no. 034B00145N

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,675
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-75 Ramp over Kearny RD is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SB I-75 Ramp over Kearny RD in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 33 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 1,675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,842 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSB I-75 Ramp
CrossesKearny RD
Location.2 Miles North of I-64
RouteInterstate 75
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12028, -84.52694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,675 (2022)
Projected traffic1,842 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$503,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-75 Ramp over Kearny RD built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SB I-75 Ramp over Kearny RD 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 SB I-75 Ramp over Kearny RD carry?

About 1,675 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SB I-75 Ramp over Kearny RD?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-75 Ramp over Kearny RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.