US Bridges

Cherry Blossom Way over I-75

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · .6 MI E of E-Jct US 460 · Structure no. 105B00108R

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
358 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,047
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Blossom Way over I-75 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Blossom Way over I-75 in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Blossom Way
CrossesI-75
Location.6 MI E of E-Jct US 460
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.225, -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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Blossom Way over I-75 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Blossom Way 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 Cherry Blossom Way over I-75 carry?

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

How long is Cherry Blossom Way 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 63 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Blossom Way over I-75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.