US Bridges

Garvey Avenue over NS (cno&tp) System

PoorPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · 3-BLOCKS South of Us. 25 · Structure no. 059C00030N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,908
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Garvey Avenue over NS (cno&tp) System is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garvey Avenue over NS (cno&tp) System in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,908 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,908 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarvey Avenue
CrossesNS (cno&tp) System
Location3-BLOCKS South of Us. 25
RouteCity Street 5079
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.01139, -84.60361
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,908 (2023)
Projected traffic3,908 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garvey Avenue over NS (cno&tp) System built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garvey Avenue over NS (cno&tp) System 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 Garvey Avenue over NS (cno&tp) System carry?

About 3,908 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Garvey Avenue over NS (cno&tp) System?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Garvey Avenue over NS (cno&tp) System?

It is owned by the Railroad.