US Bridges

Wendell H Ford Wes over I-24 @ Mp. 041.603

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · Wbl - I-24 Interchange · Structure no. 072B00049L

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,424
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendell H Ford Wes over I-24 @ Mp. 041.603 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wendell H Ford Wes over I-24 @ Mp. 041.603 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 3,424 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,246 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesWendell H Ford Wes
CrossesI-24 @ Mp. 041.603
LocationWbl - I-24 Interchange
RouteInterstate 69
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07139, -88.085
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,424 (2023)
Projected traffic4,246 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendell H Ford Wes over I-24 @ Mp. 041.603 built?

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

What condition is Wendell H Ford Wes over I-24 @ Mp. 041.603 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wendell H Ford Wes over I-24 @ Mp. 041.603 carry?

About 3,424 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Wendell H Ford Wes over I-24 @ Mp. 041.603?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wendell H Ford Wes over I-24 @ Mp. 041.603?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.