US Bridges

I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 02.75 S US 20 · Structure no. 040810

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
713 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,557
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 13,557 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,762 by 2034. The structure is 713 ft (217.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location02.75 S US 20
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59642, -85.05201
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length713 ft (217.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,557 (2019)
Projected traffic17,762 by 2034
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-69 SB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 13,557 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 713 ft (217.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.