US Bridges

Owensboro Byp over Old Icrr Bed

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Ebl .30 MI NE of Gr Riv P · Structure no. 030B00069R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,214
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensboro Byp over Old Icrr Bed is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Owensboro Byp over Old Icrr Bed 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 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 20,214 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,640 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOwensboro Byp
CrossesOld Icrr Bed
LocationEbl .30 MI NE of Gr Riv P
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74639, -87.07139
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,214 (2023)
Projected traffic22,640 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owensboro Byp over Old Icrr Bed built?

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

What condition is Owensboro Byp over Old Icrr Bed 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Owensboro Byp over Old Icrr Bed carry?

About 20,214 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Owensboro Byp over Old Icrr Bed?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Owensboro Byp over Old Icrr Bed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.