US Bridges

US-41 Ramp over US 41 Bypass

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Henderson County, Kentucky · NB Ramp over US41BP @60NT · Structure no. 051B00157N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,140
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-41 Ramp over US 41 Bypass is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-41 Ramp over US 41 Bypass in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 33,140 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,116 by 2039. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS-41 Ramp
CrossesUS 41 Bypass
LocationNB Ramp over US41BP @60NT
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates37.85611, -87.57222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,140 (2019)
Projected traffic37,116 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-41 Ramp over US 41 Bypass built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-41 Ramp over US 41 Bypass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-41 Ramp over US 41 Bypass carry?

About 33,140 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-41 Ramp over US 41 Bypass?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-41 Ramp over US 41 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.