US Bridges

Toto Road over Bogus Run

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 400 W · Structure no. 7500045

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toto Road over Bogus Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Toto Road over Bogus Run in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2036. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesToto Road
CrossesBogus Run
Location00.50 W of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25906, -86.77668
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2016)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Toto Road over Bogus Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toto Road over Bogus Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Toto Road over Bogus Run carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Toto Road over Bogus Run?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Toto Road over Bogus Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.