US Bridges

Ky 1703 SB over NS Railroad & Hikes LN

Poor

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S of I-264 · Structure no. 056B00122L

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
258 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1703 SB over NS Railroad & Hikes LN is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1703 SB over NS Railroad & Hikes LN in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,511 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,511 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1703 SB
CrossesNS Railroad & Hikes LN
Location1.3 MI S of I-264
RouteState Highway 1703
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18972, -85.67194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,511 (2023)
Projected traffic10,511 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1703 SB over NS Railroad & Hikes LN built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1703 SB over NS Railroad & Hikes LN in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1703 SB over NS Railroad & Hikes LN carry?

About 10,511 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1703 SB over NS Railroad & Hikes LN?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1703 SB over NS Railroad & Hikes LN?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.