US Bridges

Brandywine Road over I-74 Michigan Road

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 04.41 W SR 9 · Structure no. 044770

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandywine Road over I-74 Michigan Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brandywine Road over I-74 Michigan Road in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrandywine Road
CrossesI-74 Michigan Road
Location04.41 W SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59411, -85.83663
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brandywine Road over I-74 Michigan Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Brandywine Road over I-74 Michigan Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brandywine Road over I-74 Michigan Road carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brandywine Road over I-74 Michigan Road?

The structure is 284 ft (86.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Brandywine Road over I-74 Michigan Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.