US Bridges

CR 400N over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.01 Mi. W. of CR 300 W · Structure no. 7300044

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400N over Brandywine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 400N over Brandywine Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 400N
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.01 Mi. W. of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58398, -85.83857
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2019)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2039
Trucks15%
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 400N over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 400N 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 CR 400N over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 400N over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400N over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.