US Bridges

Old State RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Evergreen RD · Structure no. 8200098

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,263
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old State RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 4,263 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,675 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld State RD
CrossesBranch Little Pigeon CR
Location00.30 N of Evergreen RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05086, -87.56308
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,263 (2020)
Projected traffic5,675 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old State RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Old State RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR 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 Old State RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 4,263 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old State RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old State RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.