US Bridges

Ky 1819 over NS Railroad

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI N of Watterson TR · Structure no. 056B00441N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,874
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1819 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1819 over NS Railroad in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,874 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,874 by 2038. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1819
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.2 MI N of Watterson TR
RouteState Highway 1819
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20167, -85.56056
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,874 (2018)
Projected traffic8,874 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 1819 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1819 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1819 over NS Railroad carry?

About 8,874 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1819 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1819 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.