US Bridges

I-275 WB over Horsebranch Road

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · Wbl .75 West of Ky 17 Op · Structure no. 059B00062L

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,292
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 WB over Horsebranch Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-275 WB over Horsebranch Road 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 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 48,292 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,121 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-275 WB
CrossesHorsebranch Road
LocationWbl .75 West of Ky 17 Op
RouteInterstate 275
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.02722, -84.54444
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,292 (2023)
Projected traffic53,121 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 Horsebranch Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 WB over Horsebranch Road 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 Horsebranch Road carry?

About 48,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-275 WB over Horsebranch Road?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-275 WB over Horsebranch Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.