SR 163 over Wabash River
FairVermillion County, Indiana · 01.00 S US 41 · Structure no. 028430
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,073 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,850
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 163 over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 163 over Wabash River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 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 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,990 by 2038. The structure is 1,073 ft (327.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 163 over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SR 163 over Wabash River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 163 over Wabash River carry?
About 6,850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 163 over Wabash River?
The structure is 1,073 ft (327.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 163 over Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.