35th Street over Big Sandy River
FairBoyd County, Kentucky · Over Big Sandy River · Structure no. 010B00062N
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,282 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,498
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
35th Street over Big Sandy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th Street over Big Sandy River in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7,498 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,498 by 2041. The structure is 1,282 ft (390.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 35th Street over Big Sandy River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 35th Street over Big Sandy 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 35th Street over Big Sandy River carry?
About 7,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 35th Street over Big Sandy River?
The structure is 1,282 ft (390.9 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns 35th Street over Big Sandy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.