US Bridges

Ky 53 over NS Railroad

Good

Shelby County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 106B00115N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,166
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 53 over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 53 over NS Railroad in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 15,166 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,166 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 53
CrossesNS Railroad
Location0.3 MI S of US 60
RouteState Highway 53
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.20611, -85.20306
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,166 (2023)
Projected traffic15,166 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 53 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 53 over NS 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 53 over NS Railroad carry?

About 15,166 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 53 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 53 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.