US Bridges

Ky 1694 over I-71

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.35 MI N of Ky 22 · Structure no. 056B00547N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,187
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1694 over I-71 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1694 over I-71 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 11,187 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,187 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1694
CrossesI-71
Location0.35 MI N of Ky 22
RouteState Highway 1694
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32056, -85.56139
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length277 ft (84.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,187 (2020)
Projected traffic11,187 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1694 over I-71 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1694 over I-71 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 1694 over I-71 carry?

About 11,187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1694 over I-71?

The structure is 277 ft (84.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1694 over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.