US Bridges

I 24 Non Cardinal over P&l Railway

Good

Marshall County, Kentucky · Wbl @mp 28.503 over Icg R · Structure no. 079B00116L

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,539
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 24 Non Cardinal over P&l Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 24 Non Cardinal over P&l Railway in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 17,539 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,748 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 24 Non Cardinal
CrossesP&l Railway
LocationWbl @mp 28.503 over Icg R
RouteInterstate 24
Coordinates37.0175, -88.29639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,539 (2023)
Projected traffic21,748 by 2043
Trucks32%
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 Non Cardinal over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 24 Non Cardinal over P&l Railway 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 September 2021.

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

About 17,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 24 Non Cardinal over P&l Railway?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 24 Non Cardinal over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.