US Bridges

H-161 over Tributary to Boggs Creek

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 2.01 KM NW of Rt. H-35 · Structure no. 1IN3460

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

H-161 over Tributary to Boggs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying H-161 over Tributary to Boggs Creek in Martin 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesH-161
CrossesTributary to Boggs Creek
Location2.01 KM NW of Rt. H-35
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76907, -86.83327
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2015)
Projected traffic500 by 2037
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$29,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was H-161 over Tributary to Boggs Creek built?

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

What condition is H-161 over Tributary to 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 H-161 over Tributary to Boggs Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is H-161 over Tributary to Boggs Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns H-161 over Tributary to Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.