US Bridges

I-69 over P&l Railway & Ky

FairPosted for load

Caldwell County, Kentucky · Wbl .2 MI W of Ky 91 Ntrc · Structure no. 017B00029L

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,011
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over P&l Railway & Ky is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 over P&l Railway & Ky 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 5,011 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,214 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesP&l Railway & Ky
LocationWbl .2 MI W of Ky 91 Ntrc
RouteInterstate 69
CountyCaldwell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.12139, -87.89889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,011 (2023)
Projected traffic6,214 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-69 over P&l Railway & Ky built?

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

What condition is I-69 over P&l Railway & Ky 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 I-69 over P&l Railway & Ky carry?

About 5,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over P&l Railway & Ky?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over P&l Railway & Ky?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.