US Bridges

SR 63 SB over Redwood Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 01.99 S SR 28 · Structure no. 022805

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,014
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 SB over Redwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 63 SB over Redwood Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 4,014 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,463 by 2032. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 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
CrossesRedwood Creek
Location01.99 S SR 28
RouteState Highway 63
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25338, -87.41771
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,014 (2021)
Projected traffic3,463 by 2032
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 63 SB over Redwood Creek 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 Redwood Creek carry?

About 4,014 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 SB over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 SB over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.