US Bridges

I-275 Ramp over US 25 & US 42

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · Rmps A&c Ovr US 25 Ntrch · Structure no. 059B00060N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
97,667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 Ramp over US 25 & US 42 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 Ramp 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 97,667 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,433 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-275 Ramp
CrossesUS 25 & US 42
LocationRmps A&c Ovr US 25 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 275
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.02861, -84.57722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97,667 (2023)
Projected traffic107,433 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ramp over US 25 & US 42 built?

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

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

About 97,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.