CR 500S over Brandywine Creek
GoodHancock County, Indiana · 00.37 W of S 200 E · Structure no. 3000445
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 840
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 500S over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 500S over Brandywine Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 CR 500S over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 500S over Brandywine Creek 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 500S over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 500S over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CR 500S over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.