US Bridges

Springdale RD over I-71

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI W of Ky 22 · Structure no. 056B00061N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,956
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale RD over I-71 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springdale RD over I-71 in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 3,956 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,956 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale RD
CrossesI-71
Location0.9 MI W of Ky 22
RouteCounty Highway 1004
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31194, -85.58778
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,956 (2023)
Projected traffic3,956 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Springdale RD over I-71 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springdale RD over I-71 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Springdale RD over I-71 carry?

About 3,956 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Springdale RD over I-71?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale RD over I-71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.