Wendell H Ford Wes over Green River
FairPosted for loadMuhlenberg County, Kentucky · Wbl on Ohio-Muhlenberg Cl · Structure no. 089B00093L
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,813 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,176
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wendell H Ford Wes over Green River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Wendell H Ford Wes over Green River in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,176 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2041. The structure is 1,813 ft (552.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wendell H Ford Wes over Green River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wendell H Ford Wes over Green River 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 Wendell H Ford Wes over Green River carry?
About 4,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is Wendell H Ford Wes over Green River?
The structure is 1,813 ft (552.6 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wendell H Ford Wes over Green River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.