US Bridges

CR 400E over Branch of Brandywine Crk

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.35 N of 100 S · Structure no. 3000710

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400E over Branch of Brandywine Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 400E over Branch of Brandywine Crk in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 400E
CrossesBranch of Brandywine Crk
Location00.35 N of 100 S
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7769, -85.72666
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 400E over Branch of Brandywine Crk built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400E 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 400E over Branch of Brandywine Crk carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400E over Branch of Brandywine Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.