SR 18 WB over Boots Creek
FairGrant County, Indiana · 00.64 E SR 9 · Structure no. 004840
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,943
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 WB over Boots Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 18 WB over Boots Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 99 years old, older 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 7,943 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,447 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 WB over Boots Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 18 WB 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 WB over Boots Creek carry?
About 7,943 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 WB over Boots Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 WB over Boots Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.