US Bridges

KY-425 over I 69

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.8 Mi.East JCT US 41 · Structure no. 051B00137R

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,338
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-425 over I 69 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-425 over I 69 in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,338 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,338 by 2039. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-425
CrossesI 69
Location0.8 Mi.East JCT US 41
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79694, -87.55806
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,338 (2019)
Projected traffic9,338 by 2039
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$331,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-425 over I 69 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-425 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 KY-425 over I 69 carry?

About 9,338 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is KY-425 over I 69?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-425 over I 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.