US Bridges

Kyles Lane over I-75

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT US 25-42 · Structure no. 059B00047N

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kyles Lane over I-75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Kyles Lane over I-75 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 5 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 25,780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,780 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKyles Lane
CrossesI-75
Location.2 MI S of JCT US 25-42
RouteState Highway 1072
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.05889, -84.53833
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,780 (2023)
Projected traffic25,780 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kyles Lane over I-75 built?

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

What condition is Kyles Lane over 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 Kyles Lane over I-75 carry?

About 25,780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kyles Lane over I-75?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Kyles Lane over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.