Lime Kiln LN over I-71

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI N of US 42 · Structure no. 056B00058N

Built: 1967; 58 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected January 2023
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Steel Continuous
Length: 203 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 5,693; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lime Kiln LN over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lime Kiln LN over I-71 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 5,693 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,693 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesLime Kiln LN

CrossesI-71

Location0.4 MI N of US 42

RouteCounty Highway 1002

CountyJefferson County

StateKentucky

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJanuary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating50 US tons

Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialSteel Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadHS 15

Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)

Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)

Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)

Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,693 (2023)

Projected traffic5,693 by 2043

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry

Estimated improvement cost$985,000

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lime Kiln LN over I-71 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lime Kiln LN over I-71 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lime Kiln LN over I-71 carry?

About 5,693 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lime Kiln LN over I-71?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lime Kiln LN over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.