US Bridges

Route H-24 over Boggs Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.2 KM South of H-8 · Structure no. 1IN3417

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2008 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-24 over Boggs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route H-24 over Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoute H-24
CrossesBoggs Creek
Location0.2 KM South of H-8
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81379, -86.84045
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2008)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$25,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-24 over Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H-24 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route H-24 over Boggs Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route H-24 over Boggs Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-24 over Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.