Ash RD over Lost Creek
FairSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Riley RD · Structure no. 7100005
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ash RD over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ash RD over Lost Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ash RD over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ash RD over Lost Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Ash RD over Lost Creek carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ash RD over Lost Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ash RD over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.