US Bridges

SR 63 SB over Coal Creek Road & RR

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 04.23 N Middle JCT US 41 · Structure no. 022635

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
478 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,951
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over Coal Creek Road & RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over Coal Creek Road & RR in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 14,951 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,006 by 2030. The structure is 478 ft (145.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63 SB
CrossesCoal Creek Road & RR
Location04.23 N Middle JCT US 41
RouteState Highway 63
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54826, -87.4373
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length478 ft (145.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,951 (2020)
Projected traffic15,006 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 SB over Coal Creek Road & RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 63 SB over Coal Creek Road & RR 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 Coal Creek Road & RR carry?

About 14,951 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over Coal Creek Road & RR?

The structure is 478 ft (145.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over Coal Creek Road & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.