US Bridges

US 150 over Lost River

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 01.36 W SR 56 · Structure no. 027470

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Lost River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Lost River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2033. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesLost River
Location01.36 W SR 56
RouteU.S. Route 150
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58598, -86.6341
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2011)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 150 over Lost River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 150 over Lost River 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 US 150 over Lost River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Lost River?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Lost River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.