US Bridges

US-31WB over US 62 & CSX Railroad

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · .5 MI W JCT US 31W · Structure no. 047B00152R

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
469 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,613
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-31WB over US 62 & CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-31WB over US 62 & CSX Railroad in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 12,613 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,613 by 2038. The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-31WB
CrossesUS 62 & CSX Railroad
Location.5 MI W JCT US 31W
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates37.68861, -85.86639
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length469 ft (143 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 and railroad
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$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-31WB over US 62 & CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-31WB over US 62 & CSX Railroad 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US-31WB over US 62 & CSX Railroad carry?

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

How long is US-31WB over US 62 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 469 ft (143 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US-31WB over US 62 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.