US Bridges

CR 175N over Pigeon Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles E of CR 1100 W · Structure no. 7600029

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175N over Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 175N over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 175N
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.20 Miles E of CR 1100 W
RouteCounty Highway 164
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6675, -85.19134
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic56 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

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 175N over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 175N 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 175N over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 175N over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175N over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.