US Bridges

CR 100 East over Pigeon River

Good

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.60 N of CR 400 N · Structure no. 4400044

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 East over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100 East over Pigeon River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,725 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 East
CrossesPigeon River
Location00.60 N of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71019, -85.4081
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,775 (2023)
Projected traffic2,725 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 100 East over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 East 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 100 East over Pigeon River carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 East over Pigeon River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 East over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.