KY-536 over NS (cno&tp) System

Good

Boone County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI East of JCT US-25 · Structure no. 008B00091N

Built: 2002; 23 years old
Condition: Good; inspected June 2021
Type: Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder; Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length: 218 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 7,271; 2021 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-536 over NS (cno&tp) System is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-536 over NS (cno&tp) System in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,271 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-536

CrossesNS (cno&tp) System

Location0.3 MI East of JCT US-25

RouteState Highway 536

CountyBoone County

StateKentucky

Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionJune 2021

Inspection intervalevery 48 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating102 US tons

Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 25 or greater

Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)

Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)

Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)

Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,271 (2021)

Projected traffic7,271 by 2041

Trucks5%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesRailroad

Detour if closed—

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-536 over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-536 over NS (cno&tp) System 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does KY-536 over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 7,271 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-536 over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns KY-536 over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.