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KY-1120 over Licking River CSX Rr-Low

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Kenton County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI E. JCT I 75 · Structure no. 059B00104N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,474 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,549
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1120 over Licking River CSX Rr-Low is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1120 over Licking River CSX Rr-Low in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 14,549 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,549 by 2041. The structure is 1,474 ft (449.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1120
CrossesLicking River CSX Rr-Low
Location1.0 MI E. JCT I 75
RouteState Highway 1120
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.07954, -84.49975
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,474 ft (449.3 m)
Longest span285 ft (86.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,549 (2021)
Projected traffic14,549 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1120 over Licking River CSX Rr-Low built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1120 over Licking River CSX Rr-Low 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 KY-1120 over Licking River CSX Rr-Low carry?

About 14,549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-1120 over Licking River CSX Rr-Low?

The structure is 1,474 ft (449.3 m) long with a longest span of 285 ft (86.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1120 over Licking River CSX Rr-Low?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.