US Bridges

Lynch RD over Pigeon Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Green River RD · Structure no. 8200180

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,337
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynch RD over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynch RD 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 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 21,337 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,400 by 2040. The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLynch RD
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location00.10 W of Green River RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01282, -87.4951
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (111 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,337 (2020)
Projected traffic28,400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lynch RD over Pigeon Creek built?

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

What condition is Lynch RD 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 Lynch RD over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 21,337 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lynch RD over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Lynch RD over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.