US Bridges

I-71 over Ky 35

Good

Gallatin County, Kentucky · I-71 over KY-35 @ Exit 57 · Structure no. 039B00048N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 over Ky 35 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-71 over Ky 35 in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 37,308 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,261 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesI-71
CrossesKy 35
LocationI-71 over KY-35 @ Exit 57
RouteInterstate 71
Coordinates38.70278, -84.91083
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,308 (2023)
Projected traffic46,261 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-71 over Ky 35 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-71 over Ky 35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does I-71 over Ky 35 carry?

About 37,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-71 over Ky 35?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 over Ky 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.