US Bridges

US-60 over CSX RR

Fair

Clark County, Kentucky · .5 MI W JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 025B00094N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,228
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-60 over CSX RR in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,228 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,228 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesCSX RR
Location.5 MI W JCT Ky 15
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99972, -84.17361
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating83.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,228 (2023)
Projected traffic4,228 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$446,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over CSX RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over CSX RR carry?

About 4,228 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over CSX RR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.