US Bridges

I-24 over P&l Railway

Fair

McCracken County, Kentucky · Ebl over P-I RR @ MP 3.45 · Structure no. 073B00103R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,436
2021 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 McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 16,436 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,080 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-24
CrossesP&l Railway
LocationEbl over P-I RR @ MP 3.45
RouteInterstate 24
CountyMcCracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.09056, -88.68583
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,436 (2021)
Projected traffic18,080 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1972, making it 53 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 October 2023.

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

About 16,436 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

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

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-24 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.