US Bridges

Ky 1934 SB over US 31W (dixie Hwy)

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 4.4 MI S of Ky 1931 · Structure no. 056B00462L

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,776
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1934 SB over US 31W (dixie Hwy) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1934 SB over US 31W (dixie Hwy) in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,776 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,229 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1934 SB
CrossesUS 31W (dixie Hwy)
Location4.4 MI S of Ky 1931
RouteState Highway 1934
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09278, -85.87556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,776 (2020)
Projected traffic4,229 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1934 SB over US 31W (dixie Hwy) built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1934 SB over US 31W (dixie Hwy) 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 1934 SB over US 31W (dixie Hwy) carry?

About 3,776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1934 SB over US 31W (dixie Hwy)?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1934 SB over US 31W (dixie Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.