WEST 15TH STREET
Carrying WEST 15TH STREET over CSX RAILROAD
EAST OF RUSSEL ST.ON 15TH, Kenton, Kentucky
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST 15TH STREET
The WEST 15TH STREET bridge in Kenton, Kentucky carries WEST 15TH STREET over CSX RAILROAD. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.6 meters (179 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kentucky bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 0.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST 15TH STREET 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
- 1950
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 54.6 m (179 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- Railroad
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 059C00029N
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
WEST 15TH STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare WEST 15TH STREET against other structures in Kenton 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 WEST 15TH STREET?
WEST 15TH STREET in Kenton, Kentucky has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST 15TH STREET inspected?
WEST 15TH STREET'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 3,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST 15TH STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WEST 15TH STREET?
WEST 15TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 0.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST 15TH STREET?
WEST 15TH STREET is owned and maintained by Railroad.
How old is WEST 15TH STREET and does age affect safety?
WEST 15TH STREET was built in 1950, making it 76 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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