US Bridges

Mckenzie RD over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.39 W of Apple ST · Structure no. 3000260

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,290
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckenzie RD over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mckenzie RD over Brandywine Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 14,290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,810 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMckenzie RD
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.39 W of Apple ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79958, -85.76326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,290 (2022)
Projected traffic25,810 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

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Mckenzie RD over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckenzie RD over Brandywine Creek 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 Mckenzie RD over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 14,290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mckenzie RD over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Mckenzie RD over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.