US Bridges

SB I-75 over E Main ST Ext

Good

Scott County, Kentucky · .9 MI S -Us 460 @ Gtown · Structure no. 105B00119L

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,655
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-75 over E Main ST Ext is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-75 over E Main ST Ext in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 31,655 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,820 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSB I-75
CrossesE Main ST Ext
Location.9 MI S -Us 460 @ Gtown
RouteInterstate 75
Coordinates38.20278, -84.52889
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,655 (2023)
Projected traffic34,820 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$440,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-75 over E Main ST Ext built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-75 over E Main ST Ext 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SB I-75 over E Main ST Ext carry?

About 31,655 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SB I-75 over E Main ST Ext?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-75 over E Main ST Ext?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.