US Bridges

Union Street over Brandywine Fork

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.00 N of Depot Street · Structure no. 1300064

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Street over Brandywine Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Street over Brandywine Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Street
CrossesBrandywine Fork
Location0.00 N of Depot Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36875, -86.34234
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2015)
Projected traffic323 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Union Street over Brandywine Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Street over Brandywine Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Union Street over Brandywine Fork carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Street over Brandywine Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Union Street over Brandywine Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.