Chamberlain Street over Lost Creek
PoorPosted for loadVigo County, Indiana · 00.30 S US 40 · Structure no. 8400089
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,441
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chamberlain Street over Lost Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chamberlain Street over Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 63 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,441 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,076 by 2037. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chamberlain Street over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Chamberlain Street over Lost Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Chamberlain Street over Lost Creek carry?
About 4,441 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Chamberlain Street over Lost Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Chamberlain Street over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.