US Bridges

Fruitridge Ave SB over Lost Creek

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 S Maple Ave · Structure no. 8400199

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,858
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitridge Ave SB over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fruitridge Ave SB over Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 12,858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,589 by 2037. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFruitridge Ave SB
CrossesLost Creek
Location00.40 S Maple Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48623, -87.36021
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,858 (2017)
Projected traffic17,589 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Fruitridge Ave SB over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Fruitridge Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Fruitridge Ave SB over Lost Creek carry?

About 12,858 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fruitridge Ave SB over Lost Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitridge Ave SB over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.