US Bridges

Route H-24 over Tributary of Boggs Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 0.5 KM S of H-21A · Structure no. 1IN3591

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Route H-24 over Tributary of Boggs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route H-24 over Tributary of Boggs Creek in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoute H-24
CrossesTributary of Boggs Creek
Location0.5 KM S of H-21A
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81343, -86.84239
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$22,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route H-24 over Tributary of Boggs Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route H-24 over Tributary of 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-24 over Tributary of Boggs Creek carry?

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

How long is Route H-24 over Tributary of Boggs Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route H-24 over Tributary of Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.