US Bridges

Boundary Pike Road over Branch of Lawson Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 1.2 Miles South of CR 500 · Structure no. 3800218

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boundary Pike Road over Branch of Lawson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boundary Pike Road over Branch of Lawson Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBoundary Pike Road
CrossesBranch of Lawson Ditch
Location1.2 Miles South of CR 500
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35253, -84.9336
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2019)
Projected traffic491 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boundary Pike Road over Branch of Lawson Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boundary Pike Road over Branch of Lawson Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Boundary Pike Road over Branch of Lawson Ditch carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boundary Pike Road over Branch of Lawson Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Boundary Pike Road over Branch of Lawson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.