US Bridges

Saltillo & Livonia over Lost River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Lost River RD · Structure no. 8800043

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saltillo & Livonia over Lost River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Saltillo & Livonia over Lost River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSaltillo & Livonia
CrossesLost River
Location00.10 S of Lost River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.62226, -86.28944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$688,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saltillo & Livonia over Lost River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

How long is Saltillo & Livonia over Lost River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Saltillo & Livonia over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.