US Bridges

SR 63 over Tributary to Prairie Cr.

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 02.40 N SR 246 · Structure no. 022584

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,961
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Tributary to Prairie Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 63 over Tributary to Prairie Cr. in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,961 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,922 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesTributary to Prairie Cr.
Location02.40 N SR 246
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.30828, -87.49783
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,961 (2021)
Projected traffic4,922 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 63 over Tributary to Prairie Cr. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Tributary to Prairie Cr. 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 over Tributary to Prairie Cr. carry?

About 1,961 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Tributary to Prairie Cr.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 63 over Tributary to Prairie Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.