US Bridges

SR 120 over Pigeon River

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 02.64 W SR 9 · Structure no. 025900

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,009
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 120 over Pigeon River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,009 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,629 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120
CrossesPigeon River
Location02.64 W SR 9
RouteState Highway 120
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71867, -85.47665
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,009 (2021)
Projected traffic10,629 by 2032
Trucks24%
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

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 120 over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 120 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120 over Pigeon River carry?

About 4,009 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 over Pigeon River?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.