US Bridges

Ohio ST over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Fulton Ave · Structure no. 8200006

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,703
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio ST over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio ST over Pigeon Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 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 6,703 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,922 by 2040. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio ST
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.30 W of Fulton Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97653, -87.58712
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,703 (2020)
Projected traffic8,922 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio ST over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio ST over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 6,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ohio ST over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio ST over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.