US25/US42/US127 over Ohio River
PoorKenton County, Kentucky · Clay Wade Bailey Ovr Ohio · Structure no. 059B00049N
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 2,209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,223
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US25/US42/US127 over Ohio River is a steel truss - thru carrying US25/US42/US127 over Ohio River in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,223 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,223 by 2042. The structure is 2,209 ft (673.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US25/US42/US127 over Ohio River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US25/US42/US127 over Ohio River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US25/US42/US127 over Ohio River carry?
About 11,223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US25/US42/US127 over Ohio River?
The structure is 2,209 ft (673.4 m) long with a longest span of 675 ft (205.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US25/US42/US127 over Ohio River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.