Park Ave over Brandywine Creek
FairHancock County, Indiana · 00.25 W of Apple ST · Structure no. 3000690
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Park Ave over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Park Ave over Brandywine Creek in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 12,770 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,060 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 38 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Ave over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Ave 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 Park Ave over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 12,770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Park Ave over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Park Ave over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.