US Bridges

SR 263 over Hall Branch

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 04.98 N SR 63 · Structure no. 022826

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 263 over Hall Branch is a concrete slab carrying SR 263 over Hall Branch in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 87 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 263
CrossesHall Branch
Location04.98 N SR 63
RouteState Highway 263
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.2069, -87.39868
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2020)
Projected traffic920 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 263 over Hall Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 263 over Hall Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 263 over Hall Branch carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 263 over Hall Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 263 over Hall Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.