US Bridges

I-75 over Ky 169

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Madison County, Kentucky · I-75 over Ky 169 · Structure no. 076B00096R

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,709
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Ky 169 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Ky 169 in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34,709 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,180 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesKy 169
LocationI-75 over Ky 169
RouteInterstate 75
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76111, -84.31806
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,709 (2022)
Projected traffic38,180 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-75 over Ky 169 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Ky 169 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does I-75 over Ky 169 carry?

About 34,709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Ky 169?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Ky 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.