US Bridges

I-75 over Ky 52

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 2.543 MI S JCT Ky 876 · Structure no. 076B00106N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Ky 52 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over Ky 52 in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 66,135 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,007 by 2041. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI-75
CrossesKy 52
Location2.543 MI S JCT Ky 876
RouteInterstate 75
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
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 2024
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,135 (2021)
Projected traffic82,007 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 52 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 over Ky 52 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-75 over Ky 52 carry?

About 66,135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Ky 52?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over Ky 52?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.