US Bridges

Hanselman RD over Pigeon Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.30 Miles W of CR 275 E · Structure no. 7600061

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanselman RD over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hanselman RD over Pigeon Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHanselman RD
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.30 Miles W of CR 275 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60444, -84.94248
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2021)
Projected traffic490 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 Hanselman RD over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanselman RD 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 Hanselman RD over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hanselman RD over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hanselman RD over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.