US Bridges

SR 63 SB over Opossum Run CR 700 W

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 01.70 N S JCT SR 263 · Structure no. 022775

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over Opossum Run CR 700 W is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over Opossum Run CR 700 W in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,320 by 2030. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63 SB
CrossesOpossum Run CR 700 W
Location01.70 N S JCT SR 263
RouteState Highway 63
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17282, -87.44468
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2020)
Projected traffic2,320 by 2030
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Opossum Run CR 700 W built?

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

What condition is SR 63 SB over Opossum Run CR 700 W 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 Opossum Run CR 700 W carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over Opossum Run CR 700 W?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over Opossum Run CR 700 W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.