US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd over Blue Spring Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · At Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056C00237N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,647
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd over Blue Spring Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Jefferson Blvd over Blue Spring Ditch in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10,647 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,647 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Blvd
CrossesBlue Spring Ditch
LocationAt Ky 1747
RouteCity Street 2891
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15722, -85.67139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating87.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,647 (2023)
Projected traffic10,647 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Jefferson Blvd over Blue Spring Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Blvd 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 2022.

How much traffic does Jefferson Blvd over Blue Spring Ditch carry?

About 10,647 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jefferson Blvd over Blue Spring Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Blvd over Blue Spring Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.