US Bridges

SR 63 SB over US 36 Ltl Raccoon CR R

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 08.25 S SR 71 · Structure no. 022680

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
615 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,177
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over US 36 Ltl Raccoon CR R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over US 36 Ltl Raccoon CR R in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 3,177 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,785 by 2033. The structure is 615 ft (187.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63 SB
CrossesUS 36 Ltl Raccoon CR R
Location08.25 S SR 71
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79366, -87.40892
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,177 (2020)
Projected traffic5,785 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 US 36 Ltl Raccoon CR R built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 63 SB over US 36 Ltl Raccoon CR R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 SB over US 36 Ltl Raccoon CR R carry?

About 3,177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over US 36 Ltl Raccoon CR R?

The structure is 615 ft (187.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over US 36 Ltl Raccoon CR R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.