US Bridges

North Jefferson ST over I-69

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 017B00007N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,058
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Jefferson ST over I-69 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying North Jefferson ST over I-69 in Caldwell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,058 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2040. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Jefferson ST
CrossesI-69
Location1 MI N of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 293
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13278, -87.87111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,058 (2020)
Projected traffic2,058 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Jefferson ST over I-69 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Jefferson ST over I-69 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does North Jefferson ST over I-69 carry?

About 2,058 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is North Jefferson ST over I-69?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns North Jefferson ST over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.