US Bridges

I-75 over Silver Creek&menelaus RD

Good

Madison County, Kentucky · .2 MI North JCT Ky 2881 · Structure no. 076B00105R

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Silver Creek&menelaus RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Silver Creek&menelaus RD 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 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 32,040 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,729 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesSilver Creek&menelaus RD
Location.2 MI North JCT Ky 2881
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates37.64639, -84.31389
Functional classRural 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,040 (2023)
Projected traffic39,729 by 2043
Trucks21%
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 Silver Creek&menelaus RD built?

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

What condition is I-75 over Silver Creek&menelaus RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Silver Creek&menelaus RD carry?

About 32,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Silver Creek&menelaus RD?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Silver Creek&menelaus RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.