US Bridges

SR 63 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb Spring Ck

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.53 S US 136 · Structure no. 022755

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,224
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb Spring Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb Spring Ck in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 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 21,224 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,462 by 2030. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 63 SB
CrossesI-74 Eb/Wb Spring Ck
Location01.53 S US 136
RouteState Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12034, -87.45197
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,224 (2021)
Projected traffic6,462 by 2030
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 I-74 Eb/Wb Spring Ck built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 63 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb Spring Ck 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 I-74 Eb/Wb Spring Ck carry?

About 21,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb Spring Ck?

The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over I-74 Eb/Wb Spring Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.