US Bridges

US 62 over I-75

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · .6 MI E of E-Jct US 460 · Structure no. 105B00010L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,047
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over I-75 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 62 over I-75 in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 11,047 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,047 by 2043. The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesI-75
Location.6 MI E of E-Jct US 460
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.22528, -84.53833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,047 (2023)
Projected traffic11,047 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 over I-75 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 over I-75 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over I-75 carry?

About 11,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over I-75?

The structure is 358 ft (109.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.