US Bridges

Grand Avenue over Trib. Banklick Ck

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 059C00032N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,410
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue over Trib. Banklick Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grand Avenue over Trib. Banklick Ck 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 2,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,410 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Avenue
CrossesTrib. Banklick Ck
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 177
RouteCity Street 8096
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.03278, -84.50056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2021)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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$93,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Avenue over Trib. Banklick Ck built?

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

What condition is Grand Avenue over Trib. Banklick Ck 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 Grand Avenue over Trib. Banklick Ck carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Grand Avenue over Trib. Banklick Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Avenue over Trib. Banklick Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.