US Bridges

Ward Ave over CSX Railroad

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Kentucky · 100 North JCT Center ST · Structure no. 019C00058N

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Ave over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ward Ave over CSX Railroad in Campbell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 124 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 418 vehicles a day, projected to reach 835 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWard Ave
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location100 North JCT Center ST
RouteCity Street 2072
CountyCampbell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.105, -84.47806
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2006)
Projected traffic835 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ward Ave over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Ward Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ward Ave over CSX Railroad carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ward Ave over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Ave over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.