US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd over Northern Ditch

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI S of Ky 1747 · Structure no. 056C00238N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,289
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd over Northern Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Jefferson Blvd over Northern 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 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 16,289 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,289 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Blvd
CrossesNorthern Ditch
Location0.7 MI S of Ky 1747
RouteCity Street 2891
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14917, -85.67861
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating100.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.2 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 length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,289 (2023)
Projected traffic16,289 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Northern Ditch built?

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

What condition is Jefferson Blvd over Northern 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 Jefferson Blvd over Northern Ditch carry?

About 16,289 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jefferson Blvd over Northern Ditch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Blvd over Northern Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.