US Bridges

West 15th Street over CSX Railroad

PoorClosed to traffic

Kenton County, Kentucky · East of Russel St.On 15th · Structure no. 059C00029N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2011 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

West 15th Street over CSX Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying West 15th Street 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 0 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,660 by 2031. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 15th Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationEast of Russel St.On 15th
RouteCity Street 2097
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.07389, -84.50944
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0.2 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2011)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 15th Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 15th Street 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 West 15th Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is West 15th Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West 15th Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.