US Bridges

CR 600 East over Pigeon River

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 400 N · Structure no. 4400049

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 East over Pigeon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600 East over Pigeon River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600 East
CrossesPigeon River
Location00.50 S of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.69391, -85.31056
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic300 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 600 East over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 East 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600 East over Pigeon River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 East over Pigeon River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 East over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.