US Bridges

SR 63 NB over Jordan Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.53 S SR 32 · Structure no. 022740

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 NB over Jordan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 63 NB over Jordan Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 47 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 6 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 3,520 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,485 by 2033. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63 NB
CrossesJordan Creek
Location01.53 S SR 32
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0309, -87.45052
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,520 (2020)
Projected traffic5,485 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 Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 63 NB over Jordan Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 NB over Jordan Creek carry?

About 3,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 NB over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 NB over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.