US Bridges

US 31W over CSX and P&l Railroads

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT US 31WX · Structure no. 047B00188N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
632 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
19,810
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31W over CSX and P&l Railroads is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31W over CSX and P&l Railroads in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 19,810 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,810 by 2041. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS 31W
CrossesCSX and P&l Railroads
Location1 MI N of JCT US 31WX
RouteU.S. Route 31
Coordinates37.9925, -85.95
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,810 (2021)
Projected traffic19,810 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31W over CSX and P&l Railroads built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31W over CSX and P&l Railroads 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 31W over CSX and P&l Railroads carry?

About 19,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 31W over CSX and P&l Railroads?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 31W over CSX and P&l Railroads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.