US Bridges

Susp. Bridge Appr over Second Street

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · 500S. Suspension Bridge · Structure no. 059B00085N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,054
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Susp. Bridge Appr over Second Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Susp. Bridge Appr over Second Street in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 9,054 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,054 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSusp. Bridge Appr
CrossesSecond Street
Location500S. Suspension Bridge
RouteState Highway 17
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.08972, -84.50917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,054 (2018)
Projected traffic9,054 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$494,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Susp. Bridge Appr over Second Street built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Susp. Bridge Appr over Second Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Susp. Bridge Appr over Second Street carry?

About 9,054 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Susp. Bridge Appr over Second Street?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Susp. Bridge Appr over Second Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.