US 20 over Pigeon Creek
GoodSteuben County, Indiana · 03.26 W I-69 · Structure no. 005590
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,008
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Pigeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 73 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 9,008 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is US 20 over Pigeon Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 9,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.