US Bridges

Route H-161 over Boggs Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.2 KM North of H201 · Structure no. 1IN3448

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-161 over Boggs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route H-161 over Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2037. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute H-161
CrossesBoggs Creek
Location0.2 KM North of H201
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.77983, -86.84575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$33,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-161 over Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H-161 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Route H-161 over Boggs Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Route H-161 over Boggs Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-161 over Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.