US Bridges

W Side DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI S of Vinewood RD · Structure no. 056C00162N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Side DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Side DR over Trib to Greasy 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.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesW Side DR
CrossesTrib to Greasy Ditch
Location0.15 MI S of Vinewood RD
RouteCity Street 1472
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.16417, -85.70389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2009)
Projected traffic88 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 W Side DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch built?

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

What condition is W Side DR over Trib to Greasy 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 W Side DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is W Side DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns W Side DR over Trib to Greasy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.