US Bridges

Yochum Road over Deshee River

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.85 N of Mccrary Road · Structure no. 4200536

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yochum Road over Deshee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yochum Road over Deshee River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesYochum Road
CrossesDeshee River
Location00.85 N of Mccrary Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.54203, -87.55392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Yochum Road over Deshee River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yochum Road over 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 Yochum Road over Deshee River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Yochum Road over Deshee River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Yochum Road over Deshee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.