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Owensboro Byp over KY298

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Daviess County, Kentucky · Ebl .35 MI E-Us 231 Ntrch · Structure no. 030B00068R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensboro Byp over KY298 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Owensboro Byp over KY298 in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,293 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,248 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOwensboro Byp
CrossesKY298
LocationEbl .35 MI E-Us 231 Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73556, -87.08083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,293 (2020)
Projected traffic18,248 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owensboro Byp over KY298 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owensboro Byp over KY298 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Owensboro Byp over KY298 carry?

About 16,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Owensboro Byp over KY298?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Owensboro Byp over KY298?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.