US Bridges

Ky 2052 over Northern Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI N of Ky 1065 · Structure no. 056B00331N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,134
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2052 over Northern Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 2052 over Northern Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 26,134 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,134 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2052
CrossesNorthern Ditch
Location0.75 MI N of Ky 1065
RouteState Highway 2052
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14889, -85.66
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,134 (2023)
Projected traffic26,134 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2052 over Northern Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2052 over Northern Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 2052 over Northern Ditch carry?

About 26,134 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2052 over Northern Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2052 over Northern Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.