US Bridges

I-75 over Beechwood Road

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · .25 MI N JCT Ky 371 · Structure no. 059B00096R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Beechwood Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-75 over Beechwood Road 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 73,820 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,202 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 84 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesBeechwood Road
Location.25 MI N JCT Ky 371
RouteInterstate 75
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.05056, -84.56806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,820 (2023)
Projected traffic81,202 by 2043
Trucks19%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Beechwood Road built?

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

What condition is I-75 over Beechwood Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over Beechwood Road carry?

About 73,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Beechwood Road?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Beechwood Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.