KY-53 over Salt River
FairAnderson County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S.-Ky. 44 · Structure no. 003B00043N
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 209 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-53 over Salt River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-53 over Salt River in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2041. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-53 over Salt River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-53 over Salt River 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 June 2022.
How much traffic does KY-53 over Salt River carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is KY-53 over Salt River?
The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-53 over Salt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.