Washington Street over Brandywine Fork
PoorClosed to trafficCrawford County, Indiana · 0.00 N of Depot Street · Structure no. 1300081
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 411
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Brandywine Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over Brandywine Fork in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 411 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Brandywine Fork built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over Brandywine Fork 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Street over Brandywine Fork carry?
About 411 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Brandywine Fork?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Brandywine Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.