US Bridges

CR 50N over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles E of CR 900 W · Structure no. 7600036

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50N over Pigeon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 50N over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 50N
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.20 Miles E of CR 900 W
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64917, -85.1568
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2021)
Projected traffic531 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 50N over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50N 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 50N over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 50N over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50N over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.