US Bridges

Adams Road over Deshee River

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Indiana · 00.25 NE of State Road 61 · Structure no. 4200134

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over Deshee River is a steel other carrying Adams Road over Deshee River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Road
CrossesDeshee River
Location00.25 NE of State Road 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.63053, -87.41458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic170 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 Adams Road over Deshee River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams 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 Adams Road over Deshee River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Adams Road over Deshee River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Road over Deshee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.