US Bridges

CR 960 West over Lost River

Good

Orange County, Indiana · 0.05 E of CR 1025 W · Structure no. 5900105

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 960 West over Lost River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 960 West over Lost River in Orange County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2034. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 960 West
CrossesLost River
Location0.05 E of CR 1025 W
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61023, -86.6488
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic289 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 960 West over Lost River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 960 West 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 960 West over Lost River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 960 West over Lost River?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 960 West over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.