US Bridges

I-75 over Orchard Road

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Kenton County, Kentucky · .25 Mi. NE JCT US 25 Op · Structure no. 059B00100R

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,163
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Orchard Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Orchard Road 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 77,163 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,879 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 79 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesOrchard Road
Location.25 Mi. NE JCT US 25 Op
RouteInterstate 75
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.05306, -84.54722
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,163 (2023)
Projected traffic84,879 by 2043
Trucks14%
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-75 over Orchard Road built?

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

What condition is I-75 over Orchard 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 2021.

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

About 77,163 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Orchard Road?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Orchard Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.