US Bridges

SR 63 NB over Fall Creek

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 00.97 N SR 263 · Structure no. 022810

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 NB over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 63 NB over Fall Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,690 by 2034. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 63 NB
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.97 N SR 263
RouteState Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32938, -87.3744
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2014)
Projected traffic2,690 by 2034
Trucks10%
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 NB over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 63 NB over Fall Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 63 NB over Fall Creek carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 NB over Fall Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 NB over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.