US Bridges

CR 550 West over Pigeon River

GoodPosted for load

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 600 N · Structure no. 4400016

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 550 West over Pigeon River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 550 West over Pigeon River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 550 West
CrossesPigeon River
Location00.40 N of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 141
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73195, -85.53408
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 550 West over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 550 West 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 550 West over Pigeon River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 550 West over Pigeon River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 550 West over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.