US Bridges

Erlanger Road N over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of JCT Ky 2978 · Structure no. 059C00027N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
770
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erlanger Road N over Unnamed Stream is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erlanger Road N over Unnamed Stream in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,049 by 2026. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesErlanger Road N
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location.1 MI N of JCT Ky 2978
RouteCity Street 3009
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.035, -84.61417
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating15.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2006)
Projected traffic1,049 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Erlanger Road N over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erlanger Road N over Unnamed Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Erlanger Road N over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Erlanger Road N over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Erlanger Road N over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.