US Bridges

SR 63 NB over Vermillion River

Good

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.62 N SR 234 · Structure no. 022730

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
487 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 NB over Vermillion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 NB over Vermillion River 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 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 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,557 by 2034. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 63 NB
CrossesVermillion River
Location00.62 N SR 234
RouteState Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96151, -87.45093
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length487 ft (148.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2009)
Projected traffic4,557 by 2034
Trucks34%
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 Vermillion River built?

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

What condition is SR 63 NB over Vermillion River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 63 NB over Vermillion River carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 NB over Vermillion River?

The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 NB over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.