US Bridges

Route H-132 over Boggs Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 20M W of H-333 · Structure no. 1IN2151

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-132 over Boggs Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Route H-132 over Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoute H-132
CrossesBoggs Creek
Location20M W of H-333
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81729, -86.84053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-132 over Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H-132 over Boggs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Route H-132 over Boggs Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route H-132 over Boggs Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-132 over Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.