US Bridges

E Metz RD over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles E of CR 275 E · Structure no. 7600015

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,355
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Metz RD over Pigeon Creek is a steel culvert carrying E Metz RD over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, 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 5 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 1,355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,891 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Metz RD
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.50 Miles E of CR 275 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62083, -84.9304
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,355 (2021)
Projected traffic1,891 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E Metz RD over Pigeon Creek built?

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

What condition is E Metz RD 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 E Metz RD over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 1,355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Metz RD over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns E Metz RD over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.