US Bridges

KY-93 over I-69

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · .8 MI S of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 072B00050N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-93 over I-69 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-93 over I-69 in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 4,566 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,566 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-93
CrossesI-69
Location.8 MI S of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07972, -88.07417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,566 (2021)
Projected traffic4,566 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-93 over I-69 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-93 over I-69 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 KY-93 over I-69 carry?

About 4,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-93 over I-69?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns KY-93 over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.