First Ave over Pigeon Creek & Bike Path
GoodVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Diamond Ave · Structure no. 8200099
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 373 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,583
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
First Ave over Pigeon Creek & Bike Path is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Ave over Pigeon Creek & Bike Path in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 18,583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,734 by 2040. The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was First Ave over Pigeon Creek & Bike Path built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is First Ave over Pigeon Creek & Bike Path 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 First Ave over Pigeon Creek & Bike Path carry?
About 18,583 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is First Ave over Pigeon Creek & Bike Path?
The structure is 373 ft (113.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns First Ave over Pigeon Creek & Bike Path?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.