US Bridges

CR 350 North over Lost River

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 0.20 E of CR 710 W · Structure no. 5900012

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350 North over Lost River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 350 North over Lost River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 350 North
CrossesLost River
Location0.20 E of CR 710 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60757, -86.5865
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2021)
Projected traffic678 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 CR 350 North over Lost River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350 North 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350 North over Lost River carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 350 North over Lost River?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350 North over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.