US Bridges

Owensboro Byp over US431

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · Ebl over US 431 Intrchang · Structure no. 030B00075R

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,406
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensboro Byp over US431 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owensboro Byp over US431 in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20,406 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,855 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOwensboro Byp
CrossesUS431
LocationEbl over US 431 Intrchang
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72861, -87.1225
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,406 (2023)
Projected traffic22,855 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owensboro Byp over US431 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owensboro Byp over US431 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 US431 carry?

About 20,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Owensboro Byp over US431?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Owensboro Byp over US431?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.