US Bridges

25th ST over Lost Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 S Ft Harrsn · Structure no. 8400214

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,567
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th ST over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 25th ST over Lost Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, 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 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 8,567 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,719 by 2035. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries25th ST
CrossesLost Creek
Location00.30 S Ft Harrsn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50246, -87.37911
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,567 (2015)
Projected traffic11,719 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$243,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 25th ST over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is 25th ST 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 25th ST over Lost Creek carry?

About 8,567 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 25th ST over Lost Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 25th ST over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.