US Bridges

Ramp L over I-69

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI N of JCT US 41 · Structure no. 054B00226N

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
378 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp L over I-69 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp L over I-69 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20,310 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,184 by 2043. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRamp L
CrossesI-69
Location1.5 MI N of JCT US 41
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates37.21806, -87.44306
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 inspectionApril 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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,310 (2023)
Projected traffic25,184 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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 Ramp L over I-69 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp L over I-69 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp L over I-69 carry?

About 20,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Ramp L over I-69?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp L over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.