US Bridges

Ky 1703 (baxter) over Tyler Park Walkway

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.20 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 056B00296N

Built
1904
121 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,777
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1703 (baxter) over Tyler Park Walkway is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ky 1703 (baxter) over Tyler Park Walkway in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1904, so it is 121 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.

It carries about 7,777 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,777 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1703 (baxter)
CrossesTyler Park Walkway
Location0.20 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 1703
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.23111, -85.71694
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,777 (2020)
Projected traffic7,777 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (baxter) over Tyler Park Walkway built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1703 (baxter) over Tyler Park Walkway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1703 (baxter) over Tyler Park Walkway carry?

About 7,777 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1703 (baxter) over Tyler Park Walkway?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1703 (baxter) over Tyler Park Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.