US Bridges

US 31E over NS Railroad

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.55 MI S of Hikes LN · Structure no. 056B00105N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
423 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
27,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31E over NS Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 31E over NS Railroad in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 27,078 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,078 by 2043. The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31E
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.55 MI S of Hikes LN
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19222, -85.65472
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length423 ft (129 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,078 (2023)
Projected traffic27,078 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 31E over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31E over NS 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 31E over NS Railroad carry?

About 27,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 31E over NS Railroad?

The structure is 423 ft (129 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 31E over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.