North Shore Drive over Branch Bean Blossom Cree
PoorPosted for loadBrown County, Indiana · 00.40 W Bear Creek RD · Structure no. 0700042
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Shore Drive over Branch Bean Blossom Cree is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Shore Drive over Branch Bean Blossom Cree in Brown County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 North Shore Drive over Branch Bean Blossom Cree built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is North Shore Drive over Branch Bean Blossom Cree 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 North Shore Drive over Branch Bean Blossom Cree carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Shore Drive over Branch Bean Blossom Cree?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns North Shore Drive over Branch Bean Blossom Cree?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.