US Bridges

CR 400N over Ditch to Brandywine Crk

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.19 E of 700 E · Structure no. 3000222

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Ditch to Brandywine Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400N over Ditch to Brandywine Crk in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesDitch to Brandywine Crk
Location00.19 E of 700 E
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84431, -85.67054
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ditch to Brandywine Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400N over Ditch to Brandywine Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 400N over Ditch to Brandywine Crk carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Ditch to Brandywine Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Ditch to Brandywine Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.