US Bridges

14th ST over Boots Creek

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.50 MI E of SR 9 · Structure no. 2700791

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,580
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST over Boots Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 14th ST over Boots Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 5 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 2,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,940 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries14th ST
CrossesBoots Creek
Location00.50 MI E of SR 9
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54836, -85.66513
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,580 (2021)
Projected traffic3,940 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$937,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th ST over Boots Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 14th 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 14th ST over Boots Creek carry?

About 2,580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 14th ST over Boots Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 14th ST over Boots Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.