US Bridges

SR93P over Ohio River

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 2nd ST Betwn · Structure no. 045B00092N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stayed Girder
Steel
Length
2,616 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,176
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR93P over Ohio River is a steel stayed girder carrying SR93P over Ohio River in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,176 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,685 by 2036. The structure is 2,616 ft (797.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR93P
CrossesOhio River
Location2nd ST Betwn
RouteCity Street 3103
Coordinates38.52667, -82.68444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,616 ft (797.5 m)
Longest span900 ft (274.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,176 (2016)
Projected traffic7,685 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR93P over Ohio River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR93P over Ohio River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR93P over Ohio River carry?

About 8,176 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR93P over Ohio River?

The structure is 2,616 ft (797.5 m) long with a longest span of 900 ft (274.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR93P over Ohio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.