Old US 27 over Pigeon Creek
FairSteuben County, Indiana · 0.60 Miles S of CR 400 S · Structure no. 7600044
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,462
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 27 over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old US 27 over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 98 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 5,462 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,620 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 27 over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Old US 27 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 Old US 27 over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 5,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old US 27 over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 27 over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.