Beal Road over Deshee River
FairKnox County, Indiana · 01.05 S of Band Mill Road · Structure no. 4200060
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beal Road over Deshee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beal Road over Deshee River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beal Road over Deshee River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Beal Road over Deshee River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Beal Road over Deshee River carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Beal Road over Deshee River?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Beal Road over Deshee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.