US Bridges

Jefferson Street over Brandywine Fork

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Indiana · 0.00 N of Depot Street · Structure no. 1300079

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
539
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Street over Brandywine Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Street over Brandywine Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Street
CrossesBrandywine Fork
Location0.00 N of Depot Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36743, -86.34325
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2015)
Projected traffic641 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Street over Brandywine Fork built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson 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 Jefferson Street over Brandywine Fork carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Street over Brandywine Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Street over Brandywine Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.