US Bridges

US-60 over I-64

Poor

Clark County, Kentucky · 3 MI W of Montgomery C.L. · Structure no. 025B00009N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,197
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over I-64 is a concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-60 over I-64 in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,197 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,197 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesI-64
Location3 MI W of Montgomery C.L.
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.035, -84.07833
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,197 (2021)
Projected traffic6,197 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US-60 over I-64 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over I-64 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over I-64 carry?

About 6,197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over I-64?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.