US Bridges

Dixie Highway over I-75 @ 187.72

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. NE JCT Ky 371 · Structure no. 059B00099N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,870
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Highway over I-75 @ 187.72 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie Highway over I-75 @ 187.72 in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,870 by 2043. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDixie Highway
CrossesI-75 @ 187.72
Location1.2 Mi. NE JCT Ky 371
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates39.05111, -84.55111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,870 (2023)
Projected traffic12,870 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dixie Highway over I-75 @ 187.72 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Highway over I-75 @ 187.72 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 Dixie Highway over I-75 @ 187.72 carry?

About 12,870 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Highway over I-75 @ 187.72?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Highway over I-75 @ 187.72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.