US Bridges

US25W over CSX Railroad

Good

Whitley County, Kentucky · .2 Mi.N JCT Ky 312 · Structure no. 118B00117N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,952
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25W over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25W over CSX Railroad in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 17,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,952 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS25W
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.2 Mi.N JCT Ky 312
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates36.95083, -84.09583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,952 (2023)
Projected traffic17,952 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 US25W over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25W over CSX 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does US25W over CSX Railroad carry?

About 17,952 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US25W over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US25W over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.