US Bridges

CR 375 North over Lost River

FairPosted for load

Orange County, Indiana · 0.20 E of CR 775 W · Structure no. 5900013

Built
1894
131 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375 North over Lost River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying CR 375 North over Lost River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1894, so it is 131 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2034. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 375 North
CrossesLost River
Location0.20 E of CR 775 W
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyOrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61215, -86.59862
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating8.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2014)
Projected traffic180 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 375 North over Lost River built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 375 North 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 375 North over Lost River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 375 North over Lost River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375 North over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.