US Bridges

US-23 Nc over SB US-23 On-Ramp

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · US 23/KY 1426 Interchange · Structure no. 098B00183L

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-23 Nc over SB US-23 On-Ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-23 Nc over SB US-23 On-Ramp in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 13,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,416 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS-23 Nc
CrossesSB US-23 On-Ramp
LocationUS 23/KY 1426 Interchange
RouteU.S. Route 23
Coordinates37.47278, -82.535
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,416 (2022)
Projected traffic13,416 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-23 Nc over SB US-23 On-Ramp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-23 Nc over SB US-23 On-Ramp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US-23 Nc over SB US-23 On-Ramp carry?

About 13,416 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-23 Nc over SB US-23 On-Ramp?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-23 Nc over SB US-23 On-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.