US Bridges

US 41 SB over Lost Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 01.77 N Middle JCT SR 63 · Structure no. 015000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SB over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SB over Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2038. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41 SB
CrossesLost Creek
Location01.77 N Middle JCT SR 63
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51724, -87.40695
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2018)
Projected traffic4,310 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 41 SB over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 41 SB over Lost Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 SB over Lost Creek carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SB over Lost Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SB over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.