US 31 (2nd St) over Ohio River

Poor Condition97 years old23,881 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyJefferson
LocationAt Ky/in State Line
CarriesUS 31 (2nd St)
CrossesOhio River
Coordinates38.26361, -85.75167

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length4925.9 ft (1501.4 m)
Max Span819.9 ft (249.9 m)
Deck Width55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Deck Area25223.5 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1958)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,881 (2020)
Truck Traffic11%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge9

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number056B00136N

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