US Bridges

Lost River RD over Branch of Lost River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Saltillo RD · Structure no. 8800062

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost River RD over Branch of Lost River is a concrete slab carrying Lost River RD over Branch of Lost River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesLost River RD
CrossesBranch of Lost River
Location00.10 E of Saltillo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.6227, -86.28912
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic152 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 Lost River RD over Branch of Lost River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost River RD over Branch of 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 Lost River RD over Branch of Lost River carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lost River RD over Branch of Lost River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Lost River RD over Branch of Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.