US Bridges

I-75 over Abandoned C&o RR

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 2.3 Mi.S. JCT US 60 · Structure no. 034B00149R

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,664
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Abandoned C&o RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Abandoned C&o RR in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30,664 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,730 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesAbandoned C&o RR
Location2.3 Mi.S. JCT US 60
RouteInterstate 75
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01167, -84.40444
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,664 (2022)
Projected traffic33,730 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Abandoned C&o RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Abandoned C&o RR 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 I-75 over Abandoned C&o RR carry?

About 30,664 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Abandoned C&o RR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Abandoned C&o RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.