US Bridges

SR 9 over Boots Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.93 S SR 18 · Structure no. 002590

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,538
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Boots Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Boots Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 22,538 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,315 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesBoots Creek
Location00.93 S SR 18
RouteState Highway 9
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54443, -85.67376
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,538 (2019)
Projected traffic34,315 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 over Boots Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Boots Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Boots Creek carry?

About 22,538 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Boots Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Boots Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.