SR 63 SB over Dry Branch Creek
FairVermillion County, Indiana · 00.32 S SR 71 · Structure no. 022705
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,810
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 63 SB over Dry Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 63 SB over Dry Branch Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,049 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 63 SB over Dry Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR 63 SB 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 SB over Dry Branch Creek carry?
About 2,810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 63 SB over Dry Branch Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 63 SB over Dry Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.