US Bridges

Boggstown RD over De Prez Ditch

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 7300158

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boggstown RD over De Prez Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boggstown RD over De Prez Ditch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoggstown RD
CrossesDe Prez Ditch
Location00.25 W of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53349, -85.82204
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boggstown RD over De Prez Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Boggstown RD over De Prez Ditch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Boggstown RD over De Prez Ditch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boggstown RD over De Prez Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boggstown RD over De Prez Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.