US Bridges

West 19th Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · 200 Ft W.-Madison Avenue · Structure no. 059C00059N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,568
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 19th Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying West 19th Street over CSX Railroad in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,568 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,568 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest 19th Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location200 Ft W.-Madison Avenue
RouteCity Street 2171
Coordinates39.0675, -84.50778
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,568 (2023)
Projected traffic5,568 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 19th Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 19th Street over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does West 19th Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,568 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is West 19th Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns West 19th Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.