US Bridges

SR 63 over Hayworth Slough

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 05.58 N SR 246 · Structure no. 022590

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Hayworth Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 63 over Hayworth Slough in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,231 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,231 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesHayworth Slough
Location05.58 N SR 246
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.35322, -87.4915
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,231 (2021)
Projected traffic2,231 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hayworth Slough built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Hayworth Slough 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 Hayworth Slough carry?

About 2,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Hayworth Slough?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Hayworth Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.