US Bridges

SR 163 over Brouilletts Creek

Poor

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.18 N SR 71 · Structure no. 028420

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
179 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,645
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 163 over Brouilletts Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 163 over Brouilletts Creek in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,645 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2032. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 163
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location01.18 N SR 71
RouteState Highway 163
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66538, -87.49876
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,645 (2021)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 163 over Brouilletts Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 163 over Brouilletts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 163 over Brouilletts Creek carry?

About 1,645 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 163 over Brouilletts Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 163 over Brouilletts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.