US Bridges

I-70 WB over SR 63 Indiana Rail CO

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.83 W US 41 · Structure no. 041120

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
28,208
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB over SR 63 Indiana Rail CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB over SR 63 Indiana Rail CO in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 61 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 28,208 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,072 by 2034. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB
CrossesSR 63 Indiana Rail CO
Location00.83 W US 41
RouteInterstate 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.43502, -87.42779
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,208 (2021)
Projected traffic32,072 by 2034
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-70 WB over SR 63 Indiana Rail CO built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-70 WB over SR 63 Indiana Rail CO 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 WB over SR 63 Indiana Rail CO carry?

About 28,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB over SR 63 Indiana Rail CO?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB over SR 63 Indiana Rail CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.