US Bridges

Owensboro Road over US 41 by Pass

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · Over US 41 By-Pass Ntrchn · Structure no. 051B00010N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensboro Road over US 41 by Pass is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Owensboro Road over US 41 by Pass in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 23,890 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,890 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOwensboro Road
CrossesUS 41 by Pass
LocationOver US 41 By-Pass Ntrchn
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.85722, -87.57333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,890 (2023)
Projected traffic23,890 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owensboro Road over US 41 by Pass built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owensboro Road over US 41 by Pass 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Owensboro Road over US 41 by Pass carry?

About 23,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Owensboro Road over US 41 by Pass?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Owensboro Road over US 41 by Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.