Lafayette Avenue over Lost Creek
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.60 N 13th ST · Structure no. 8400210
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,105
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafayette Avenue over Lost Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lafayette Avenue over Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 6 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 16,105 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,032 by 2037. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafayette Avenue over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafayette Avenue 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lafayette Avenue over Lost Creek carry?
About 16,105 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lafayette Avenue over Lost Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Lafayette Avenue over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.