US Bridges

Boggstown RD over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 350 W · Structure no. 7300040

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boggstown RD over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boggstown RD over Brandywine Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBoggstown RD
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.50 W of CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53962, -85.85811
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Boggstown RD over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boggstown RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Boggstown RD over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Boggstown RD over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Boggstown RD over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.