US Bridges

Central Ave over CSX Railroad

Good

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of 3rd ST · Structure no. 056C00233N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Central Ave over CSX Railroad 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,104 by 2042. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.2 MI E of 3rd ST
RouteCity Street 1406
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20389, -85.76083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length266 ft (81.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,104 (2022)
Projected traffic17,104 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Central Ave over CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Central Ave over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Central Ave over CSX Railroad carry?

About 17,104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Central Ave over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.