SR 63 SB over Wabash River
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.73 N Middle JCT US 41 · Structure no. 022625
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,320
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 63 SB over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over Wabash River in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 51 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 8,320 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,830 by 2039. The structure is 2,100 ft (640.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 63 SB over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR 63 SB over Wabash River 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 SB over Wabash River carry?
About 8,320 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 63 SB over Wabash River?
The structure is 2,100 ft (640.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 63 SB over Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.