US Bridges

Parkway Ave over Parkway ST over Ky 8

PoorPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · Parkway Ave over Ky 8 · Structure no. 059C00037N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,394
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway Ave over Parkway ST over Ky 8 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parkway Ave over Parkway ST over Ky 8 in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,972 by 2026. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesParkway Ave
CrossesParkway ST over Ky 8
LocationParkway Ave over Ky 8
RouteCity Street 2270
Coordinates39.08861, -84.53556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,394 (2006)
Projected traffic20,972 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway Ave over Parkway ST over Ky 8 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway Ave over Parkway ST over Ky 8 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 Parkway Ave over Parkway ST over Ky 8 carry?

About 15,394 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Parkway Ave over Parkway ST over Ky 8?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway Ave over Parkway ST over Ky 8?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.