US Bridges

US 60 over Green River

Good

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI E of JCT KY1078 · Structure no. 051B00162N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
1,143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Green River is a steel truss - deck carrying US 60 over Green River in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,770 by 2042. The structure is 1,143 ft (348.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 60
CrossesGreen River
Location0.01 MI E of JCT KY1078
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8625, -87.41139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length1,143 ft (348.4 m)
Longest span551 ft (168 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck35 ft (10.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2022)
Projected traffic2,770 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Green River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 60 over Green River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Green River carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Green River?

The structure is 1,143 ft (348.4 m) long with a longest span of 551 ft (168 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Green River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.