Beech RD over Lost Creek
FairSt. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Shively RD · Structure no. 7100008
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 580
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beech RD over Lost Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Beech RD over Lost Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,308 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beech RD over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beech 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 Beech RD over Lost Creek carry?
About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Beech RD over Lost Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Beech RD over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.