US Bridges

Ky 2052 over NS Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI N of Ky 1703 · Structure no. 056B00333N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,673
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2052 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2052 over NS Railroad in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 11,673 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,673 by 2035. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2052
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.9 MI N of Ky 1703
RouteState Highway 2052
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.19167, -85.66056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,673 (2015)
Projected traffic11,673 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2052 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2052 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2052 over NS Railroad carry?

About 11,673 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Ky 2052 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2052 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.