US Bridges

CR 900W over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles N of US 20 · Structure no. 7600030

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
719
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900W over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900W over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 719 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 900W
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.30 Miles N of US 20
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64667, -85.16032
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic719 (2021)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 900W over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900W 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 CR 900W over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 719 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900W over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900W over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.