US Bridges

Rt. PT-16 over Boggs Creek

Good

Martin County, Indiana · 1.2 KM W of H-241 · Structure no. 1IN3592

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

Rt. PT-16 over Boggs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt. PT-16 over 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 4 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRt. PT-16
CrossesBoggs Creek
Location1.2 KM W of H-241
CountyMartin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.7478, -86.84996
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2015)
Projected traffic4 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$10,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt. PT-16 over Boggs Creek built?

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

What condition is Rt. PT-16 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 Rt. PT-16 over Boggs Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt. PT-16 over Boggs Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rt. PT-16 over Boggs Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.