US Bridges

Nebraska ST over Boots Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.03 MI N of SR 18 · Structure no. 2700165

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,580
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebraska ST over Boots Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nebraska ST over Boots Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 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 10,580 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,170 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNebraska ST
CrossesBoots Creek
Location00.03 MI N of SR 18
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55898, -85.66337
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,580 (2021)
Projected traffic16,170 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Nebraska ST over Boots Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Nebraska 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 Nebraska ST over Boots Creek carry?

About 10,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nebraska ST over Boots Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nebraska ST over Boots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.