US Bridges

SR 327 over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.46 N US 20 · Structure no. 031380

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,154
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 327 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 327 over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 88 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 2,154 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,114 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 327
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.46 N US 20
RouteState Highway 327
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65143, -85.17447
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,154 (2020)
Projected traffic3,114 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 327 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 327 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 327 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 2,154 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 327 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 327 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.