US Bridges

I-75 over Ky 595

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI North JCT Ky 21 · Structure no. 076B00104N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64,079
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Ky 595 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Ky 595 in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 64,079 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,457 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesKy 595
Location1.8 MI North JCT Ky 21
RouteInterstate 75
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59722, -84.31444
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,079 (2023)
Projected traffic79,457 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 595 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Ky 595 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does I-75 over Ky 595 carry?

About 64,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Ky 595?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Ky 595?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.