Middle Hart Street over Upper Deshee River
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 00.75 S of Christmas Road · Structure no. 4200130
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Hart Street over Upper Deshee River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Middle Hart Street over Upper Deshee River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Hart Street over Upper Deshee River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Hart Street 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 Middle Hart Street over Upper Deshee River carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Middle Hart Street over Upper Deshee River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Hart Street over Upper Deshee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.