US Bridges

SR 63 NB over US 41 SB

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.17 N Middle JCT US 41 · Structure no. 022610

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,860
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 NB over US 41 SB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 63 NB over US 41 SB in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7,860 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2037. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 63 NB
CrossesUS 41 SB
Location00.17 N Middle JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49553, -87.41465
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,860 (2015)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 NB over US 41 SB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 63 NB over US 41 SB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 NB over US 41 SB carry?

About 7,860 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 NB over US 41 SB?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 NB over US 41 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.