US-23 over CSX Railroad
FairBoyd County, Kentucky · .11 MI S - Nll -Ashland · Structure no. 010B00063R
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 944 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,795
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-23 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 over CSX Railroad in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 10,795 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,795 by 2040. The structure is 944 ft (287.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-23 over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-23 over CSX Railroad 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 2021.
How much traffic does US-23 over CSX Railroad carry?
About 10,795 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-23 over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 944 ft (287.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US-23 over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.