SR 63 SB over Norton Creek
FairVermillion County, Indiana · 02.80 N SR 163 · Structure no. 022665
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,627
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 63 SB over Norton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over Norton Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 12,627 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,126 by 2034. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 42 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 63 SB over Norton Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR 63 SB over Norton 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 Norton Creek carry?
About 12,627 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 63 SB over Norton Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 63 SB over Norton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.