US Bridges

KY-903 over I 24 @ Mp. 51.718

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · .25 MI N of JCT Ky 93 · Structure no. 072B00047N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-903 over I 24 @ Mp. 51.718 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-903 over I 24 @ Mp. 51.718 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 333 vehicles a day, projected to reach 333 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-903
CrossesI 24 @ Mp. 51.718
Location.25 MI N of JCT Ky 93
RouteState Highway 903
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.99083, -87.93889
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2021)
Projected traffic333 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-903 over I 24 @ Mp. 51.718 built?

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

What condition is KY-903 over I 24 @ Mp. 51.718 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-903 over I 24 @ Mp. 51.718 carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-903 over I 24 @ Mp. 51.718?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-903 over I 24 @ Mp. 51.718?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.