Franklin ST over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path
PoorVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 W of 7th Ave · Structure no. 8200007
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 308 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,432
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin ST over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path is a steel truss - deck carrying Franklin ST over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 93 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,432 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,561 by 2040. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 82 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin ST over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Franklin ST over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin ST over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path carry?
About 6,432 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Franklin ST over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path?
The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin ST over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.