US Bridges

Broad Run Pkwy over Broad Run

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 495 Ft S of Broad Run RD · Structure no. 056C00204N

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Run Pkwy over Broad Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broad Run Pkwy over Broad Run in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 29 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 277 by 2026. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Run Pkwy
CrossesBroad Run
Location495 Ft S of Broad Run RD
RouteCity Street 3429
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.10944, -85.53778
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic277 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Run Pkwy over Broad Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Broad Run Pkwy over Broad Run 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 Broad Run Pkwy over Broad Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Broad Run Pkwy over Broad Run?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Run Pkwy over Broad Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.