US Bridges

Main Street Road over Upper Deshee River

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.83 S of Henry Road · Structure no. 4200124

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street Road over Upper Deshee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street Road over Upper Deshee River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMain Street Road
CrossesUpper Deshee River
Location00.83 S of Henry Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.59431, -87.47938
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Main Street Road over Upper Deshee River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main 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 Main Street Road over Upper Deshee River carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main Street Road over Upper Deshee River?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street Road over Upper Deshee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.