US Bridges

CR 675 West over Pigeon River

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 00.25 N of CR 650 N · Structure no. 4400056

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 675 West over Pigeon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 675 West over Pigeon River in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,525 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 675 West
CrossesPigeon River
Location00.25 N of CR 650 N
RouteCounty Highway 377
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.73779, -85.55796
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,525 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2029 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 675 West over Pigeon River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 675 West 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 675 West over Pigeon River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 675 West over Pigeon River?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 675 West over Pigeon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.