US Bridges

Pigeon ST over Elkhart River

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.05 E of N Cavin ST · Structure no. 5700092

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pigeon ST over Elkhart River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pigeon ST over Elkhart River in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPigeon ST
CrossesElkhart River
Location00.05 E of N Cavin ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.46608, -85.58674
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Pigeon ST over Elkhart River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pigeon ST over Elkhart 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pigeon ST over Elkhart River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pigeon ST over Elkhart River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pigeon ST over Elkhart River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.