US Bridges

SR 3 over Pigeon River

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 03.02 N US 20 · Structure no. 001410

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,420
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Pigeon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Pigeon River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,420 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesPigeon River
Location03.02 N US 20
RouteState Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6848, -85.2797
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,420 (2021)
Projected traffic2,685 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 3 over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Pigeon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Pigeon River carry?

About 1,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Pigeon River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.