US Bridges

I-24 over I-69

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · .2 Miles West of US 62 · Structure no. 079B00160N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,367
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over I-69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over I-69 in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 34,367 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,615 by 2035. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesI-69
Location.2 Miles West of US 62
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99083, -88.34028
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,367 (2015)
Projected traffic42,615 by 2035
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure4
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-24 over I-69 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 over I-69 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-24 over I-69 carry?

About 34,367 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over I-69?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.