5th ST over Boots Creek
FairGrant County, Indiana · 00.63 MI E of SR 9 · Structure no. 2700159
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,690
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th ST over Boots Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 5th ST over Boots Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,750 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th ST over Boots Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th ST 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 5th ST over Boots Creek carry?
About 7,690 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is 5th ST over Boots Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns 5th ST over Boots Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.