US Bridges

US 60 over CSX Railroad

Good

Boyd County, Kentucky · 0.30 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 5 · Structure no. 010B00081N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,713
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over CSX Railroad in Boyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 11,713 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,713 by 2040. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.30 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 5
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.38972, -82.74139
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,713 (2020)
Projected traffic11,713 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over CSX Railroad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 60 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 11,713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.