US23N Ramp toUS460
Carrying US23N Ramp toUS460 over Paint Creek
US 23/US 460 Interchange, Johnson, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US23N Ramp toUS460
The US23N Ramp toUS460 bridge in Johnson, Kentucky carries US23N Ramp toUS460 over Paint Creek. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 76.2 meters (250 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,436 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US23N Ramp toUS460 compares
Live comparison across Kentucky.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 76.2 m (250 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,436 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 058B00077N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US23N Ramp toUS460 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 US23N Ramp toUS460 against other structures in Johnson 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 US23N Ramp toUS460?
US23N Ramp toUS460 in Johnson, Kentucky has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US23N Ramp toUS460 inspected?
US23N Ramp toUS460'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 8,436 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US23N Ramp toUS460 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US23N Ramp toUS460?
US23N Ramp toUS460 has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US23N Ramp toUS460?
US23N Ramp toUS460 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US23N Ramp toUS460 and does age affect safety?
US23N Ramp toUS460 was built in 1996, making it 30 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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