Lost Bridge(fau 73 over Lake Decatur
Poor Condition65 years old9,000 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Location | Across SE Lake Decat |
| Carries | Lost Bridge(fau 73 |
| Crosses | Lake Decatur |
| Coordinates | 39.82061, -88.92677 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 2 (Critical) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 8 (Very Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 452.4 ft (137.9 m) |
| Max Span | 73.8 ft (22.5 m) |
| Deck Width | 37.7 ft (11.5 m) |
| Deck Area | 1585.8 sq m |
| Main Spans | 6 |
| Year Built | 1961 (reconstructed 1994) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 9,000 (2023) |
| Truck Traffic | 4% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 824 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | County Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 058600800000000 |