US Bridges

I-24 over U.S. 45

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Ebl .3 MI SE of US62 Ntrc · Structure no. 073B00112R

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,743
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over U.S. 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over U.S. 45 in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 22,743 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,017 by 2043. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesU.S. 45
LocationEbl .3 MI SE of US62 Ntrc
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.05139, -88.65111
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,743 (2023)
Projected traffic25,017 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 over U.S. 45 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 over U.S. 45 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-24 over U.S. 45 carry?

About 22,743 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over U.S. 45?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over U.S. 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.