US Bridges

Boyd RD over Simon Creek

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 0.2 MI S. of Hunnicut RD · Structure no. 8900266

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,545
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyd RD over Simon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boyd RD over Simon Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,545 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,083 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBoyd RD
CrossesSimon Creek
Location0.2 MI S. of Hunnicut RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80094, -85.16172
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,545 (2022)
Projected traffic2,083 by 2042
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 Boyd RD over Simon Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyd RD over Simon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Boyd RD over Simon Creek carry?

About 1,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boyd RD over Simon Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Boyd RD over Simon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.