US Bridges

Cassidy Blvd over Levisa Fork-Big Sandy

Good

Pike County, Kentucky · C JCT US 23 & 119 · Structure no. 098C00150N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,742
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cassidy Blvd over Levisa Fork-Big Sandy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cassidy Blvd over Levisa Fork-Big Sandy in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 13,742 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,742 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCassidy Blvd
CrossesLevisa Fork-Big Sandy
LocationC JCT US 23 & 119
RouteCity Street 1191
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50361, -82.53333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,742 (2022)
Projected traffic13,742 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cassidy Blvd over Levisa Fork-Big Sandy built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cassidy Blvd over Levisa Fork-Big Sandy 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Cassidy Blvd over Levisa Fork-Big Sandy carry?

About 13,742 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cassidy Blvd over Levisa Fork-Big Sandy?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Cassidy Blvd over Levisa Fork-Big Sandy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.