US Bridges

Saltillo & Livonia over South Fork Lost River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Mt Tabor RD · Structure no. 8800042

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltillo & Livonia over South Fork Lost River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saltillo & Livonia over South Fork Lost River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSaltillo & Livonia
CrossesSouth Fork Lost River
Location00.10 S of Mt Tabor RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.59348, -86.28922
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Saltillo & Livonia over South Fork Lost River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saltillo & Livonia over South Fork Lost River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Saltillo & Livonia over South Fork Lost River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Saltillo & Livonia over South Fork Lost River?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Saltillo & Livonia over South Fork Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.