US Bridges

I-69 over US 62

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · Ebl 1.9 W of Caldwell Cl · Structure no. 072B00030R

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over US 62 is a concrete tee beam carrying I-69 over US 62 in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,424 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,246 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-69
CrossesUS 62
LocationEbl 1.9 W of Caldwell Cl
RouteInterstate 69
Coordinates37.105, -88.03306
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,424 (2023)
Projected traffic4,246 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 over US 62 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 over US 62 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 over US 62 carry?

About 3,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over US 62?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over US 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.