US Bridges

SR 63 NB over Feather Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.31 N SR 163 · Structure no. 022650

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,803
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 NB over Feather Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 NB over Feather Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 61 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 5 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 9,803 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,557 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63 NB
CrossesFeather Creek
Location01.31 N SR 163
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67469, -87.42221
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,803 (2021)
Projected traffic8,557 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 63 NB over Feather Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 63 NB over Feather 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 NB over Feather Creek carry?

About 9,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 NB over Feather Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 NB over Feather Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.