US Bridges

Pasadena Drive over NS (cno&tp) System

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .4 MI W of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 034C00028N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,639
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pasadena Drive over NS (cno&tp) System is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pasadena Drive over NS (cno&tp) System in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7,639 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,639 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPasadena Drive
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location.4 MI W of JCT US 27
RouteCity Street 4651
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00583, -84.52611
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,639 (2021)
Projected traffic7,639 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$760,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pasadena Drive over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pasadena Drive over NS (cno&tp) System 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Pasadena Drive over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 7,639 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pasadena Drive over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pasadena Drive over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.