US Bridges

Roederer DR over Blue Spring Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · At Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056C00132N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
715
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roederer DR over Blue Spring Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roederer 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 715 vehicles a day, projected to reach 715 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoederer DR
CrossesBlue Spring Ditch
LocationAt Ky 1747
RouteCity Street 1620
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.1575, -85.67861
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2009)
Projected traffic715 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 Roederer DR over Blue Spring Ditch built?

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

What condition is Roederer DR over Blue Spring Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

About 715 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Roederer DR over Blue Spring Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Roederer DR over Blue Spring Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.