US Bridges

SR 63 SB over Abandoned RR

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.24 S SR 234 · Structure no. 022729

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,793
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over Abandoned RR in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 5 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 6,793 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,253 by 2034. The structure is 174 ft (53 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 SB
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location00.24 S SR 234
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94882, -87.4516
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,793 (2021)
Projected traffic6,253 by 2034
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 SB over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 63 SB over Abandoned RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 SB over Abandoned RR carry?

About 6,793 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.