US 50 over Boggs Creek
FairMartin County, Indiana · 01.43 E SR 550 · Structure no. 018380
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,260
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 over Boggs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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 7,260 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,860 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 over Boggs Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 50 over Boggs 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 50 over Boggs Creek carry?
About 7,260 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 50 over Boggs Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 over Boggs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.