US Bridges

31W Bypass Nc over CSX RR - P&l RR - US 62

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · .5 MI N of Wk Pky Ntrch · Structure no. 047B00107L

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
469 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,613
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

31W Bypass Nc over CSX RR - P&l RR - US 62 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31W Bypass Nc over CSX RR - P&l RR - US 62 in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 12,613 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,613 by 2038. The structure is 469 ft (143.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries31W Bypass Nc
CrossesCSX RR - P&l RR - US 62
Location.5 MI N of Wk Pky Ntrch
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates37.68861, -85.86639
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length469 ft (143.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,613 (2018)
Projected traffic12,613 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31W Bypass Nc over CSX RR - P&l RR - US 62 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31W Bypass Nc over CSX RR - P&l RR - US 62 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 31W Bypass Nc over CSX RR - P&l RR - US 62 carry?

About 12,613 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 31W Bypass Nc over CSX RR - P&l RR - US 62?

The structure is 469 ft (143.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns 31W Bypass Nc over CSX RR - P&l RR - US 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.