US Bridges

Ky 2053 over Pennsylvania Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 1.55 MI E of Ky 61 · Structure no. 056B00291N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,181
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2053 over Pennsylvania Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2053 over Pennsylvania Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,181 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,181 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2053
CrossesPennsylvania Run
Location1.55 MI E of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 2053
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.0875, -85.64194
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,181 (2019)
Projected traffic4,181 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2053 over Pennsylvania Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2053 over Pennsylvania Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2053 over Pennsylvania Run carry?

About 4,181 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2053 over Pennsylvania Run?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2053 over Pennsylvania Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.