US 40 over South Fork Lost Creek
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.27 E SR 46 · Structure no. 013610
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,881
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over South Fork Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 40 over South Fork Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 39 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 18,881 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,523 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over South Fork Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 40 over South Fork 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over South Fork Lost Creek carry?
About 18,881 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over South Fork Lost Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over South Fork Lost Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.