US Bridges

Contreras Pike over Brandywine Creek

Good

Union County, Indiana · 01.00 E of Stone Road · Structure no. 8100023

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Contreras Pike over Brandywine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Contreras Pike over Brandywine Creek in Union 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesContreras Pike
CrossesBrandywine Creek
Location01.00 E of Stone Road
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53083, -84.83674
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Contreras Pike over Brandywine Creek built?

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

What condition is Contreras Pike 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Contreras Pike over Brandywine Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Contreras Pike over Brandywine Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Contreras Pike over Brandywine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.