US 20 over Pigeon Creek
FairSteuben County, Indiana · 01.16 W SR 1 · Structure no. 005610
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,527
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 20 over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 72 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 3,527 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,682 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 20 over Pigeon Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 20 over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 3,527 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.