US Bridges

Windom Road over Lost River

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 0.35 S of Progress Sch RD · Structure no. 5100042

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2007 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windom Road over Lost River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windom Road over Lost River in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWindom Road
CrossesLost River
Location0.35 S of Progress Sch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57518, -86.79688
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2007)
Projected traffic46 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Windom Road over Lost River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windom Road over Lost River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Windom Road over Lost River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Windom Road over Lost River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Windom Road over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.