US Bridges

SR 63 SB over Vermillion River

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.62 N SR 234 · Structure no. 022735

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
457 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,841
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over Vermillion River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over Vermillion River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 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 6,841 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,557 by 2034. The structure is 457 ft (139.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63 SB
CrossesVermillion River
Location00.62 N SR 234
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96121, -87.45182
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,841 (2021)
Projected traffic4,557 by 2034
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 SB over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

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

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

About 6,841 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over Vermillion River?

The structure is 457 ft (139.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.