US Bridges

US-60 over CSX Railroad

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 3.0 Mi. E JCT US 41 · Structure no. 051B00154N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,562
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-60 over CSX Railroad in Henderson 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 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 7,562 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,562 by 2039. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-60
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.0 Mi. E JCT US 41
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8625, -87.52
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,562 (2019)
Projected traffic7,562 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-60 over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is US-60 over CSX Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,562 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.