US Bridges

CR 300N over Brandywine Creek

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.15 Mi. E. of CR 350 W · Structure no. 7300056

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300N over Brandywine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 300N over Brandywine Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300N
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.15 Mi. E. of CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56922, -85.84421
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic275 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 300N over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300N over Brandywine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 300N over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 300N over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300N over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.