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US 31-W over CSX Railraod

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Warren County, Kentucky · .8 M S of I-165 · Structure no. 114B00101N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,108
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 31-W over CSX Railraod is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 31-W over CSX Railraod in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 22,108 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,108 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 31-W
CrossesCSX Railraod
Location.8 M S of I-165
RouteU.S. Route 31
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93139, -86.4925
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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,108 (2022)
Projected traffic22,108 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 31-W over CSX Railraod built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 31-W over CSX Railraod 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 31-W over CSX Railraod carry?

About 22,108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 31-W over CSX Railraod?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 31-W over CSX Railraod?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.