US Bridges

Ky 237 over Ky 18 (burlington Pike)

Good

Boone County, Kentucky · 4.1 Miles South of I-275 · Structure no. 008B00093N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,128
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 237 over Ky 18 (burlington Pike) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 237 over Ky 18 (burlington Pike) in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,128 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,128 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 207 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 237
CrossesKy 18 (burlington Pike)
Location4.1 Miles South of I-275
RouteState Highway 237
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.02111, -84.70194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width207 ft (63.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,128 (2023)
Projected traffic19,128 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 237 over Ky 18 (burlington Pike) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 237 over Ky 18 (burlington Pike) 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 237 over Ky 18 (burlington Pike) carry?

About 19,128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ky 237 over Ky 18 (burlington Pike)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 207 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 237 over Ky 18 (burlington Pike)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.