US Bridges

Cedar RD over Lost Creek

Fair

St. Joseph County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Riley RD · Structure no. 7100014

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar RD over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cedar RD over Lost Creek in St. Joseph County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCedar RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location00.20 S of Riley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.50581, -86.09837
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cedar RD over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar 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 Cedar RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Cedar RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.