US Bridges

SR 63 SB to US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.05 N US 36 · Structure no. 022685

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB to US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB to US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 57 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,188 by 2034. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 63 SB to US 36
CrossesLittle Raccoon Creek
Location00.05 N US 36
RouteState Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79495, -87.41079
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2021)
Projected traffic2,188 by 2034
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 to US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 63 SB to US 36 over Little Raccoon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 63 SB to US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB to US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB to US 36 over Little Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.