US Bridges

Winchester Road over US 60 over Ky 4

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.89 MI West JCT I 75 · Structure no. 034B00157N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37,200
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over US 60 over Ky 4 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester Road over US 60 over Ky 4 in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 37,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,200 by 2029. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesUS 60 over Ky 4
Location1.89 MI West JCT I 75
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04278, -84.45417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,200 (2009)
Projected traffic37,200 by 2029
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winchester Road over US 60 over Ky 4 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winchester Road over US 60 over Ky 4 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 Winchester Road over US 60 over Ky 4 carry?

About 37,200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Road over US 60 over Ky 4?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Road over US 60 over Ky 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.