US Bridges

SR 63 over Honey Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 02.86 S I-70 · Structure no. 022600

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,274
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Honey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 over Honey Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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 15,274 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,274 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesHoney Creek
Location02.86 S I-70
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39833, -87.45166
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,274 (2020)
Projected traffic15,274 by 2030
Trucks17%
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 Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 63 over Honey Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 over Honey Creek carry?

About 15,274 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.