US Bridges

CR 650 East over Lost River

Fair

Orange County, Indiana · 0.10 S of CR 450 N · Structure no. 5900034

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 East over Lost River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 650 East over Lost River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2034. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 650 East
CrossesLost River
Location0.10 S of CR 450 N
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.62103, -86.33604
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic320 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 650 East over Lost River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 East 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 650 East over Lost River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 East over Lost River?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 East over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.