US Bridges

5th St/Sb I75 Rmp over 4th ST Ramp to SB I-75

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · SB Ext Rmp @5th ST Ntrch · Structure no. 059B00039N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th St/Sb I75 Rmp over 4th ST Ramp to SB I-75 is a concrete tee beam carrying 5th St/Sb I75 Rmp over 4th ST Ramp to SB I-75 in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,069 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries5th St/Sb I75 Rmp
Crosses4th ST Ramp to SB I-75
LocationSB Ext Rmp @5th ST Ntrch
RouteState Highway 8
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.08528, -84.52333
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,069 (2023)
Projected traffic5,069 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th St/Sb I75 Rmp over 4th ST Ramp to SB I-75 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th St/Sb I75 Rmp over 4th ST Ramp to SB I-75 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 5th St/Sb I75 Rmp over 4th ST Ramp to SB I-75 carry?

About 5,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 5th St/Sb I75 Rmp over 4th ST Ramp to SB I-75?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 5th St/Sb I75 Rmp over 4th ST Ramp to SB I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.