US Bridges

I-69 over P&l Rr-Elkhorn Tavern RD

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · Nbl .25 MI S of US 62 Ntr · Structure no. 072B00052R

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over P&l Rr-Elkhorn Tavern RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 over P&l Rr-Elkhorn Tavern RD 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 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 3,424 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,246 by 2043. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesP&l Rr-Elkhorn Tavern RD
LocationNbl .25 MI S of US 62 Ntr
RouteInterstate 69
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.10167, -88.03667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 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 and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 over P&l Rr-Elkhorn Tavern RD built?

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

What condition is I-69 over P&l Rr-Elkhorn Tavern RD 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 P&l Rr-Elkhorn Tavern RD carry?

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

How long is I-69 over P&l Rr-Elkhorn Tavern RD?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over P&l Rr-Elkhorn Tavern RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.