US Bridges

Ky 913 over NS Railroad

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S of I-64 · Structure no. 056B00455N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,047
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 913 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 913 over NS Railroad in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18,047 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,047 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 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 913
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2.1 MI S of I-64
RouteState Highway 913
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1975, -85.54694
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,047 (2023)
Projected traffic18,047 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 913 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 913 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 913 over NS Railroad carry?

About 18,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 913 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 913 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.