Alexander RD over CSX Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficKenton County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI N of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 059C00011N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 95 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alexander RD over CSX Railroad is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alexander RD over CSX Railroad in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2026. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alexander RD over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alexander RD over CSX Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Alexander RD over CSX Railroad carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Alexander RD over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Alexander RD over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.