US Bridges

SR 63 NB over Dry Branch Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.32 S SR 71 · Structure no. 022700

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 NB over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 NB over Dry Branch Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 71 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,049 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 NB
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location00.32 S SR 71
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90027, -87.43892
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2018)
Projected traffic6,049 by 2032
Trucks24%
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 Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 63 NB over Dry Branch 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 Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 NB over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 NB over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.