US Bridges

Michigan RD over Brandywine Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.60 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 7300166

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan RD over Brandywine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan RD over Brandywine Creek in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 85 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan RD
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location00.60 W of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59192, -85.83295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Michigan RD over Brandywine Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Michigan 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 Michigan RD over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Michigan RD over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan RD over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.