US Bridges

KY-418 over I-75

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 4.9 Mi. E. JCT US 25 · Structure no. 034B00151N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,277
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-418 over I-75 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-418 over I-75 in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 22,277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,277 by 2043. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-418
CrossesI-75
Location4.9 Mi. E. JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 418
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96278, -84.38861
Functional classUrban Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,277 (2023)
Projected traffic22,277 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-418 over I-75 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-418 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-418 over I-75 carry?

About 22,277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-418 over I-75?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns KY-418 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.