US Bridges

SR 63 SB over Feather Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.31 N SR 163 · Structure no. 022655

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,148
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over Feather Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over Feather Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 51 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 5,148 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,557 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63 SB
CrossesFeather Creek
Location01.31 N SR 163
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67482, -87.42241
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,148 (2016)
Projected traffic8,557 by 2032
Trucks17%
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 SB over Feather Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 63 SB 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 SB over Feather Creek carry?

About 5,148 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over Feather Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over Feather Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.