US Bridges

US-60 over Ipsom Ditch & CSX RR

Good

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N JCT CR 5027 · Structure no. 051B00156N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,461
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Ipsom Ditch & CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Ipsom Ditch & CSX RR in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,461 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,461 by 2042. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-60
CrossesIpsom Ditch & CSX RR
Location0.2 MI N JCT CR 5027
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.85083, -87.34889
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,461 (2022)
Projected traffic1,461 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ipsom Ditch & CSX RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Ipsom Ditch & CSX RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-60 over Ipsom Ditch & CSX RR carry?

About 1,461 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-60 over Ipsom Ditch & CSX RR?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Ipsom Ditch & CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.