Ky 17 over Ohio River

Poor Condition159 years old9,054 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyKenton
LocationSuspension Br Ovr Ohio Rv
CarriesKy 17
CrossesOhio River
Coordinates39.09278, -84.51000

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignSuspension
Total Length2162.1 ft (659 m)
Max Span1057.1 ft (322.2 m)
Deck Width49.2 ft (15 m)
Deck Area9,885 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1867 (reconstructed 1955)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic9,054 (2018)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number059B00048N

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