US Bridges

Ky 2881 over I-75

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Madison County, Kentucky · .741 MI N JCT Ky 1983 · Structure no. 076B00102N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2881 over I-75 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2881 over I-75 in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,093 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,093 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2881
CrossesI-75
Location.741 MI N JCT Ky 1983
RouteState Highway 2881
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64194, -84.315
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2022)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$154,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2881 over I-75 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2881 over I-75 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 2881 over I-75 carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 2881 over I-75?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2881 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.