US Bridges

Ky 242 over I-65

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · 2.05 M W JCT Ky 622 · Structure no. 114B00097N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
613
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 242 over I-65 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 242 over I-65 in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6 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 613 vehicles a day, projected to reach 613 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 242
CrossesI-65
Location2.05 M W JCT Ky 622
RouteState Highway 242
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.86306, -86.45278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic613 (2022)
Projected traffic613 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ky 242 over I-65 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 242 over I-65 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 242 over I-65 carry?

About 613 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 242 over I-65?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 242 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.