US Bridges

I-24 Nc over US 62

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · Wbl Ovr US 62 Ntrch · Structure no. 072B00037L

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,006
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 Nc over US 62 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 Nc over US 62 in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 14,006 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,367 by 2039. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24 Nc
CrossesUS 62
LocationWbl Ovr US 62 Ntrch
RouteInterstate 24
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07417, -88.12167
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 48 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 rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,006 (2019)
Projected traffic17,367 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 Nc over US 62 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 Nc 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-24 Nc over US 62 carry?

About 14,006 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-24 Nc over US 62?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 Nc over US 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.