US 62 over I-24
FairMcCracken County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of JCT US 45 · Structure no. 073B00121N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 260 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,918
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 over I-24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over I-24 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 10,918 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,918 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62 over I-24 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 62 over I-24 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 US 62 over I-24 carry?
About 10,918 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 62 over I-24?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 over I-24?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.