US Bridges

CR 275E over Pigeon Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles N of Hanselman · Structure no. 7600016

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 275E over Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 275E over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 275E
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.30 Miles N of Hanselman
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60694, -84.93914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic59 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 275E over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 275E 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 275E over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 275E over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 275E over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.