Old Brownsville RD over Silver Creek
PoorUnion County, Indiana · 00.60 W of US-27 · Structure no. 8100014
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Brownsville RD over Silver Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Brownsville RD over Silver Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Brownsville RD over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Brownsville RD over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Old Brownsville RD over Silver Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Brownsville RD over Silver Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Brownsville RD over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.