US Bridges

Hart Street Road over Upper Deshee River

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.36 NW of State Road 27 · Structure no. 4200086

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hart Street Road over Upper Deshee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hart Street Road over Upper Deshee River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHart Street Road
CrossesUpper Deshee River
Location00.36 NW of State Road 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.59491, -87.40728
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hart Street Road over Upper Deshee River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hart Street Road over Upper Deshee River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Hart Street Road over Upper Deshee River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hart Street Road over Upper Deshee River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hart Street Road over Upper Deshee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.