US Bridges

W New Circle RD Nc over Lansdowne Drive

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · Sbl .4 MI S of US27 S-Ntr · Structure no. 034B00027L

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,879
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W New Circle RD Nc over Lansdowne Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W New Circle RD Nc over Lansdowne Drive in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32,879 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,824 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesW New Circle RD Nc
CrossesLansdowne Drive
LocationSbl .4 MI S of US27 S-Ntr
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99389, -84.51361
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,879 (2021)
Projected traffic36,824 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$642,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W New Circle RD Nc over Lansdowne Drive built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is W New Circle RD Nc over Lansdowne Drive 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W New Circle RD Nc over Lansdowne Drive carry?

About 32,879 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is W New Circle RD Nc over Lansdowne Drive?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W New Circle RD Nc over Lansdowne Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.