US Bridges

Buffington Road over NS (cno&tp) System

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI NE of JCT US 25 · Structure no. 059C00025N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,091
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffington Road over NS (cno&tp) System is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buffington Road over NS (cno&tp) System in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 4,091 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,091 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffington Road
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location0.75 MI NE of JCT US 25
RouteCity Street 5075
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.98444, -84.60667
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,091 (2021)
Projected traffic4,091 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffington Road over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffington Road over NS (cno&tp) System 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Buffington Road over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 4,091 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Buffington Road over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Buffington Road over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.