US Bridges

Hanses DR over Blue Spring Ditch

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · At Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056C00067N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,298
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanses DR over Blue Spring Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hanses DR over Blue Spring Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,298 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHanses DR
CrossesBlue Spring Ditch
LocationAt Ky 1747
RouteCity Street 1483
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1575, -85.67972
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2009)
Projected traffic1,298 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanses DR over Blue Spring Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanses DR over Blue Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hanses DR over Blue Spring Ditch carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hanses DR over Blue Spring Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hanses DR over Blue Spring Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.