Branson ST over Mississinewa River
PoorGrant County, Indiana · 00.14 MI N of SR 18 · Structure no. 2700163
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1954
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,460
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Branson ST over Mississinewa River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Branson ST over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 115 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.
It carries about 7,460 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2041. The structure is 302 ft (91.9 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Branson ST over Mississinewa River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.
What condition is Branson ST over Mississinewa River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Branson ST over Mississinewa River carry?
About 7,460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Branson ST over Mississinewa River?
The structure is 302 ft (91.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Branson ST over Mississinewa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.