US Bridges

I-75 Nc over Rivard DR in Ft Wright

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · Sbl .75 MI NE of US 25 Op · Structure no. 059B00043L

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Nc over Rivard DR in Ft Wright is a concrete tee beam carrying I-75 Nc over Rivard DR in Ft Wright in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 77,163 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,879 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-75 Nc
CrossesRivard DR in Ft Wright
LocationSbl .75 MI NE of US 25 Op
RouteInterstate 75
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.05667, -84.54306
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,163 (2023)
Projected traffic84,879 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Nc over Rivard DR in Ft Wright built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is I-75 Nc over Rivard DR in Ft Wright 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 I-75 Nc over Rivard DR in Ft Wright carry?

About 77,163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Nc over Rivard DR in Ft Wright?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Nc over Rivard DR in Ft Wright?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.