US Bridges

Citation Blvd over Cane Run

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .7 MI E of JCT US-25 · Structure no. 034C00076N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Citation Blvd over Cane Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Citation Blvd over Cane Run 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 14,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,190 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCitation Blvd
CrossesCane Run
Location.7 MI E of JCT US-25
RouteState Highway 1878
Coordinates38.09194, -84.50139
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,190 (2023)
Projected traffic14,190 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Citation Blvd over Cane Run built?

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

What condition is Citation Blvd over Cane Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Citation Blvd over Cane Run carry?

About 14,190 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Citation Blvd over Cane Run?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Citation Blvd over Cane Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.