US Bridges

SR 63 SB over Jordan Creek

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.53 S SR 32 · Structure no. 022745

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,373
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over Jordan Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 92 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 6,373 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,485 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63 SB
CrossesJordan Creek
Location01.53 S SR 32
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03122, -87.45095
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,373 (2021)
Projected traffic5,485 by 2034
Trucks29%
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 Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 63 SB 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 SB over Jordan Creek carry?

About 6,373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.