US Bridges

Hart Street over US 41 Nb/Sb

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 01.38 N SR 441 · Structure no. 014670

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,173
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hart Street over US 41 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hart Street over US 41 Nb/Sb in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 58 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,173 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,879 by 2038. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHart Street
CrossesUS 41 Nb/Sb
Location01.38 N SR 441
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.66181, -87.50942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,173 (2016)
Projected traffic23,879 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hart Street over US 41 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Hart Street over US 41 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Hart Street over US 41 Nb/Sb carry?

About 17,173 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hart Street over US 41 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Hart Street over US 41 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.