US Bridges

KY-80 over I 75 @ 40.70

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · .5 Mi. W JCT US 25 · Structure no. 063B00107N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-80 over I 75 @ 40.70 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-80 over I 75 @ 40.70 in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,375 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,375 by 2040. The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-80
CrossesI 75 @ 40.70
Location.5 Mi. W JCT US 25
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates37.14639, -84.11111
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length311 ft (94.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width98 ft (30 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,375 (2020)
Projected traffic9,375 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-80 over I 75 @ 40.70 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-80 over I 75 @ 40.70 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does KY-80 over I 75 @ 40.70 carry?

About 9,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-80 over I 75 @ 40.70?

The structure is 311 ft (94.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns KY-80 over I 75 @ 40.70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.