US Bridges

I-90 EB over Pigeon River

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 05.24 E SR 13 · Structure no. 048290

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,930
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 EB over Pigeon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 EB over Pigeon River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 69 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,930 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,167 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 EB
CrossesPigeon River
Location05.24 E SR 13
RouteInterstate 90
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.75344, -85.58055
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,930 (2011)
Projected traffic26,167 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-90 EB over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-90 EB over Pigeon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 EB over Pigeon River carry?

About 10,930 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-90 EB over Pigeon River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 EB over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.