Boner Road over Little Pigeon Creek
PoorPosted for loadWarrick County, Indiana · 00.01 MI E of Boner RD · Structure no. 8700124
- Built
- 1869
- 156 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 261 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boner Road over Little Pigeon Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - thru carrying Boner Road over Little Pigeon Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1869 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 156 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2041. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boner Road over Little Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1869, making it 156 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Boner Road over Little Pigeon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Boner Road over Little Pigeon Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Boner Road over Little Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Boner Road over Little Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.