US Bridges

Adams Lane #1 over I 69

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .4 MI E of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 051B00069N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Lane #1 over I 69 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Adams Lane #1 over I 69 in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2041. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Lane #1
CrossesI 69
Location.4 MI E of JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 2099
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80528, -87.56389
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic525 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Lane #1 over I 69 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Lane #1 over I 69 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 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Lane #1 over I 69 carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Adams Lane #1 over I 69?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Lane #1 over I 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.