US Bridges

I-75 Ramp over 9th St-Covington

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · I-75 Sb-Exit to Pike ST · Structure no. 059B00090N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159,350
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 Ramp over 9th St-Covington is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 Ramp over 9th St-Covington in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 159,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,285 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75 Ramp
Crosses9th St-Covington
LocationI-75 Sb-Exit to Pike ST
RouteInterstate 75
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.07889, -84.52194
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,350 (2017)
Projected traffic175,285 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$632,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 Ramp over 9th St-Covington built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 Ramp over 9th St-Covington 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 Ramp over 9th St-Covington carry?

About 159,350 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-75 Ramp over 9th St-Covington?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 Ramp over 9th St-Covington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.