US Bridges

Hillcrest Road over US 41 Nb/Sb

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.72 N US 50 · Structure no. 014730

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,753
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Road over US 41 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcrest Road over US 41 Nb/Sb in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 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 1,753 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2030. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcrest Road
CrossesUS 41 Nb/Sb
Location00.72 N US 50
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.70173, -87.48393
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,753 (2004)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest Road over US 41 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Hillcrest Road 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 Hillcrest Road over US 41 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,753 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest Road over US 41 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest Road over US 41 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.