US 31 (2ND ST)
Carrying US 31 (2ND ST) over OHIO RIVER
AT KY/IN STATE LINE, Jefferson, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 31 (2ND ST)
The US 31 (2ND ST) bridge in Jefferson, Kentucky carries US 31 (2ND ST) over OHIO RIVER. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 90,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 31 (2ND ST) compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1929
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 90,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 056B00136N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 31 (2ND ST) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US 31 (2ND ST) against other structures in Jefferson and across Kentucky. Kentucky bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 31 (2ND ST)?
US 31 (2ND ST) in Jefferson, Kentucky on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 31 (2ND ST) inspected?
US 31 (2ND ST)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 90,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 31 (2ND ST) is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 31 (2ND ST)?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for US 31 (2ND ST).
Who is responsible for maintaining US 31 (2ND ST)?
Ownership is not specified for US 31 (2ND ST) in the NBI.
How old is US 31 (2ND ST) and does age affect safety?
US 31 (2ND ST) was built in 1929, making it 97 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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