US Bridges

US 62 over US 68

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · 1.18 Mi. S. of US 68X · Structure no. 081B00071N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over US 68 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over US 68 in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,221 by 2042. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 62
CrossesUS 68
Location1.18 Mi. S. of US 68X
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates38.61028, -83.8325
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2022)
Projected traffic1,221 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 over US 68 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over US 68 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does US 62 over US 68 carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over US 68?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over US 68?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.