US Bridges

SR 63 NB over Dry Branch

Good

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.13 S SR 234 · Structure no. 022720

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,360
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 NB over Dry Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 63 NB over Dry Branch in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 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 3,360 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,253 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31 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 NB
CrossesDry Branch
Location01.13 S SR 234
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93624, -87.45292
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,360 (2018)
Projected traffic6,253 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 63 NB over Dry Branch 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 NB over Dry Branch carry?

About 3,360 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 NB over Dry Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 NB over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.