US Bridges

I-24 over P&l Railway

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · Wbl over Icg RR · Structure no. 072B00035L

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-24 over P&l Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-24 over P&l Railway in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16,469 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,421 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesP&l Railway
LocationWbl over Icg RR
RouteInterstate 24
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07028, -88.1475
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,469 (2023)
Projected traffic20,421 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-24 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-24 over P&l Railway 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does I-24 over P&l Railway carry?

About 16,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-24 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.