US Bridges

Braysville RD over Mcbridge Branch

Fair

Owen County, Indiana · 00.40 S Pottersville RD · Structure no. 6000156

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,820
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Braysville RD over Mcbridge Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Braysville RD over Mcbridge Branch in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBraysville RD
CrossesMcbridge Branch
Location00.40 S Pottersville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2537, -86.76815
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2023)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Braysville RD over Mcbridge Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Braysville RD over Mcbridge Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Braysville RD over Mcbridge Branch carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Braysville RD over Mcbridge Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Braysville RD over Mcbridge Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.