US Bridges

Old SR 63 over Drei RR & Ltl Raccoon CR

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 725S · Structure no. 8300068

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,327
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 63 over Drei RR & Ltl Raccoon CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 63 over Drei RR & Ltl Raccoon CR in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 88 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 2,327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,713 by 2037. The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld SR 63
CrossesDrei RR & Ltl Raccoon CR
Location00.10 N CR 725S
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7793, -87.39482
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,327 (2017)
Projected traffic2,713 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 63 over Drei RR & Ltl Raccoon CR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Old SR 63 over Drei RR & Ltl Raccoon CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 63 over Drei RR & Ltl Raccoon CR carry?

About 2,327 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 63 over Drei RR & Ltl Raccoon CR?

The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 63 over Drei RR & Ltl Raccoon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.