SR 71 over Little Vermilion River
GoodVermillion County, Indiana · 02.81 S SR 63 · Structure no. 024660
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 496
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 71 over Little Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 71 over Little Vermilion River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 55 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 496 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2038. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 71 over Little Vermilion River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR 71 over Little Vermilion 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 71 over Little Vermilion River carry?
About 496 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 71 over Little Vermilion River?
The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 71 over Little Vermilion River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.