US Bridges

Boonvl New Harmony over Buente Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.60 E of SR 65 · Structure no. 8200016

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,206
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boonvl New Harmony over Buente Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boonvl New Harmony over Buente Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 45 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 2,206 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,937 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBoonvl New Harmony
CrossesBuente Creek
Location00.60 E of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10206, -87.63444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,206 (2020)
Projected traffic2,937 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Boonvl New Harmony over Buente Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Boonvl New Harmony over Buente 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Boonvl New Harmony over Buente Creek carry?

About 2,206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Boonvl New Harmony over Buente Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boonvl New Harmony over Buente Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.