US Bridges

Fruitridge Ave NB over Lost Creek

GoodPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 S Maple Ave · Structure no. 8400200

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,387
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitridge Ave NB over Lost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fruitridge Ave NB over Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,387 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,841 by 2037. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFruitridge Ave NB
CrossesLost Creek
Location00.40 S Maple Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48622, -87.36006
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,387 (2017)
Projected traffic12,841 by 2037
Trucks5%
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

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 NB over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Fruitridge Ave NB 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 NB over Lost Creek carry?

About 9,387 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fruitridge Ave NB over Lost Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitridge Ave NB over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.