US Bridges

Taylor Mill Road over I 275

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI S of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 059B00050N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,020
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Mill Road over I 275 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Mill Road over I 275 in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 27,020 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,020 by 2038. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTaylor Mill Road
CrossesI 275
Location1.6 MI S of JCT Ky 177
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates39.02194, -84.51167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,020 (2018)
Projected traffic27,020 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Mill Road over I 275 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Mill Road over I 275 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor Mill Road over I 275 carry?

About 27,020 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Mill Road over I 275?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Mill Road over I 275?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.