US Bridges

Schuckman Road over Upper Deshee River

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.17 E of Lafferty Road · Structure no. 4200127

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuckman Road over Upper Deshee River is a steel other carrying Schuckman Road over Upper Deshee River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuckman Road
CrossesUpper Deshee River
Location00.17 E of Lafferty Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58366, -87.46371
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2015)
Projected traffic230 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Schuckman Road over Upper Deshee River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuckman Road over Upper 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 Schuckman Road over Upper Deshee River carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Schuckman Road over Upper Deshee River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Schuckman Road over Upper Deshee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.