US Bridges

KY-2262 over Ohio River

PoorPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · Ohio River Bridge · Structure no. 030B00118N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
4,623 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,268
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2262 over Ohio River is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-2262 over Ohio River in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,268 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,268 by 2036. The structure is 4,623 ft (1,409.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKY-2262
CrossesOhio River
LocationOhio River Bridge
RouteState Highway 2262
Coordinates37.78083, -87.10917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+33 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length4,623 ft (1,409.2 m)
Longest span751 ft (228.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,268 (2016)
Projected traffic7,268 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$17.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2262 over Ohio River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2262 over Ohio River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2262 over Ohio River carry?

About 7,268 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-2262 over Ohio River?

The structure is 4,623 ft (1,409.2 m) long with a longest span of 751 ft (228.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2262 over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.