US 52 over Brandywine Creek
PoorShelby County, Indiana · 00.13 E SR 9 · Structure no. 019270
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,707
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Brandywine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 52 over Brandywine Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,707 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 52 over Brandywine Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US 52 over Brandywine Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Brandywine Creek carry?
About 5,707 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Brandywine Creek?
The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Brandywine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.