US Bridges

SR 63 NB over CSX RR

Good

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.40 N SR 71 · Structure no. 022710

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,880
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 NB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 NB over CSX RR in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2028. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 63 NB
CrossesCSX RR
Location01.40 N SR 71
RouteState Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92488, -87.44205
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,880 (2018)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2028
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 NB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 63 NB over CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 NB over CSX RR carry?

About 2,880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 NB over CSX RR?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 NB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.