US Bridges

KY-876 over I-75 @ 87.185

Good

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.1 Mi. W JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 076B00099N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
29,591
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-876 over I-75 @ 87.185 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-876 over I-75 @ 87.185 in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 29,591 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,591 by 2041. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-876
CrossesI-75 @ 87.185
Location1.1 Mi. W JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 876
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73639, -84.32361
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,591 (2021)
Projected traffic29,591 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 KY-876 over I-75 @ 87.185 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-876 over I-75 @ 87.185 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 KY-876 over I-75 @ 87.185 carry?

About 29,591 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-876 over I-75 @ 87.185?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns KY-876 over I-75 @ 87.185?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.