US Bridges

I-275 WB over US 25 & US 42

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · Wbl over US 25 Interchang · Structure no. 059B00059L

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48,834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 WB over US 25 & US 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 WB over US 25 & US 42 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 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 48,834 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,717 by 2043. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-275 WB
CrossesUS 25 & US 42
LocationWbl over US 25 Interchang
RouteInterstate 275
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.02833, -84.57778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,834 (2023)
Projected traffic53,717 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 WB over US 25 & US 42 built?

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

What condition is I-275 WB over US 25 & US 42 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 I-275 WB over US 25 & US 42 carry?

About 48,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-275 WB over US 25 & US 42?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 WB over US 25 & US 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.