US Bridges

CR 400N over Branch of Brandywine Crk

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.26 W of 300 E · Structure no. 3000162

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,860
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Branch of Brandywine Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400N over Branch of Brandywine Crk in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 400N
CrossesBranch of Brandywine Crk
Location00.26 W of 300 E
RouteCounty Highway 46
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84338, -85.75361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2022)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 400N over Branch of Brandywine Crk built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Branch of Brandywine Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Branch of Brandywine Crk carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Branch of Brandywine Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Branch of Brandywine Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.