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Columbiadelaware over Pigeon CR 9th Ave CSX RR

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 W of 7th Ave · Structure no. 8200002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
912 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Columbiadelaware over Pigeon CR 9th Ave CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbiadelaware over Pigeon CR 9th Ave CSX RR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 70 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 6,105 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,126 by 2040. The structure is 912 ft (277.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbiadelaware
CrossesPigeon CR 9th Ave CSX RR
Location00.20 W of 7th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98448, -87.58992
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length912 ft (277.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,105 (2020)
Projected traffic8,126 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Columbiadelaware over Pigeon CR 9th Ave CSX RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Columbiadelaware over Pigeon CR 9th Ave CSX RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Columbiadelaware over Pigeon CR 9th Ave CSX RR carry?

About 6,105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Columbiadelaware over Pigeon CR 9th Ave CSX RR?

The structure is 912 ft (277.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Columbiadelaware over Pigeon CR 9th Ave CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.