US Bridges

Erlanger-Crescent over I-275 & Ramps C E F

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · 1 MI NE of JCT Ky 236 · Structure no. 059B00057N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,388
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erlanger-Crescent over I-275 & Ramps C E F is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Erlanger-Crescent over I-275 & Ramps C E F 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 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 7,388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,388 by 2043. The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesErlanger-Crescent
CrossesI-275 & Ramps C E F
Location1 MI NE of JCT Ky 236
RouteState Highway 2373
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.0325, -84.59306
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length358 ft (109.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,388 (2023)
Projected traffic7,388 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Erlanger-Crescent over I-275 & Ramps C E F built?

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

What condition is Erlanger-Crescent over I-275 & Ramps C E F 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Erlanger-Crescent over I-275 & Ramps C E F carry?

About 7,388 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Erlanger-Crescent over I-275 & Ramps C E F?

The structure is 358 ft (109.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Erlanger-Crescent over I-275 & Ramps C E F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.