US Bridges

US-60 over Ic Railroad

Good

McCracken County, Kentucky · .4 Mi. E. JCT Ky 305 · Structure no. 073B00154L

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,991
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-60 over Ic Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-60 over Ic Railroad in McCracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,991 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,991 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-60
CrossesIc Railroad
Location.4 Mi. E. JCT Ky 305
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.07306, -88.75194
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,991 (2021)
Projected traffic4,991 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-60 over Ic Railroad built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-60 over Ic 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US-60 over Ic Railroad carry?

About 4,991 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is US-60 over Ic Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US-60 over Ic Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.