US Bridges

SR 63 SB over N&s RR

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.27 N SR 263 · Structure no. 022765

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,296
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over N&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over N&s RR in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 49 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 5 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 4,296 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,570 by 2033. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 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
CrossesN&s RR
Location00.27 N SR 263
RouteState Highway 63
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.15293, -87.44858
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,296 (2021)
Projected traffic2,570 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 SB over N&s RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 63 SB over N&s 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 N&s RR carry?

About 4,296 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over N&s RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.