US Bridges

C-Burg & Livonia over Lost River

Poor

Washington County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Lost River RD · Structure no. 8800064

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-Burg & Livonia over Lost River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-Burg & Livonia over Lost River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesC-Burg & Livonia
CrossesLost River
Location00.40 S of Lost River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.6194, -86.26097
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 mi (8 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 C-Burg & Livonia over Lost River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-Burg & Livonia over Lost River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does C-Burg & Livonia over Lost River carry?

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

How long is C-Burg & Livonia over Lost River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C-Burg & Livonia over Lost River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.