US Bridges

Hillcrest Road over US 50 Eb/Wb & Ramp

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.13 W US 41 · Structure no. 018210

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,237
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest Road over US 50 Eb/Wb & Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcrest Road over US 50 Eb/Wb & Ramp in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,456 by 2027. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcrest Road
CrossesUS 50 Eb/Wb & Ramp
Location00.13 W US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.6967, -87.49416
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,237 (2017)
Projected traffic2,456 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 50 Eb/Wb & Ramp built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Hillcrest Road over US 50 Eb/Wb & Ramp 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 50 Eb/Wb & Ramp carry?

About 2,237 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hillcrest Road over US 50 Eb/Wb & Ramp?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest Road over US 50 Eb/Wb & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.