N 27th Street over Ohio River
FairPosted for loadJefferson County, Kentucky · Mcalpine Locks · Structure no. CEPLRLKY0002009
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,757 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
N 27th Street over Ohio River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 27th Street over Ohio River in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2039. The structure is 1,757 ft (535.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N 27th Street over Ohio River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 27th Street over Ohio River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does N 27th Street over Ohio River carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is N 27th Street over Ohio River?
The structure is 1,757 ft (535.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns N 27th Street over Ohio River?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).