US Bridges

Buttermilk Pike over I-75 @ 186.347

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi.Nw JCT US 25-42 · Structure no. 059B00097N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,722
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttermilk Pike over I-75 @ 186.347 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buttermilk Pike over I-75 @ 186.347 in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 34,722 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,722 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesButtermilk Pike
CrossesI-75 @ 186.347
Location1.1 Mi.Nw JCT US 25-42
RouteState Highway 371
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.04694, -84.575
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,722 (2023)
Projected traffic34,722 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Buttermilk Pike over I-75 @ 186.347 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buttermilk Pike over I-75 @ 186.347 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 2021.

How much traffic does Buttermilk Pike over I-75 @ 186.347 carry?

About 34,722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Buttermilk Pike over I-75 @ 186.347?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Buttermilk Pike over I-75 @ 186.347?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.