US Bridges

KY-16 over CSX Rr-Us 25-NS(CNO&TP)R

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of Kenton CO Line · Structure no. 008B00060N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
394 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,628
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-16 over CSX Rr-Us 25-NS(CNO&TP)R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-16 over CSX Rr-Us 25-NS(CNO&TP)R in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,628 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,628 by 2042. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-16
CrossesCSX Rr-Us 25-NS(CNO&TP)R
Location.5 MI E of Kenton CO Line
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.88667, -84.60778
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,628 (2022)
Projected traffic7,628 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-16 over CSX Rr-Us 25-NS(CNO&TP)R built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-16 over CSX Rr-Us 25-NS(CNO&TP)R 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-16 over CSX Rr-Us 25-NS(CNO&TP)R carry?

About 7,628 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-16 over CSX Rr-Us 25-NS(CNO&TP)R?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-16 over CSX Rr-Us 25-NS(CNO&TP)R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.