US Bridges

Maryland ST over Pigeon Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Grove ST · Structure no. 8200004

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maryland ST over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maryland ST over Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 115 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,619 by 2040. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMaryland ST
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.10 W of Grove ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98556, -87.59053
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2020)
Projected traffic4,619 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Maryland ST over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Maryland ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Maryland ST over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maryland ST over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Maryland ST over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.