US Bridges

SR 63 SB over Fall Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.97 N SR 263 · Structure no. 022815

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
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 SB over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 63 SB 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 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 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 SB
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.97 N SR 263
RouteState Highway 63
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32951, -87.37465
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 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 SB 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 SB over Fall 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 Fall Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 63 SB 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 SB over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.