US Bridges

US 40 over Lost Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 01.46 E SR 46 · Structure no. 013620

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1935
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,225
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Lost Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 over Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1935, so it is 106 years old, older 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 5 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 11,225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,176 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesLost Creek
Location01.46 E SR 46
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48534, -87.30723
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,225 (2021)
Projected traffic16,176 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1935.

What condition is US 40 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Lost Creek carry?

About 11,225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.