US Bridges

SR 263 over Redwood Creek

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 04.76 S SR 28 · Structure no. 022828

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,469
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 263 over Redwood Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 263 over Redwood Creek in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 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 1,469 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,438 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 263
CrossesRedwood Creek
Location04.76 S SR 28
RouteState Highway 263
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21189, -87.39365
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,469 (2004)
Projected traffic2,438 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 263 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 263 over Redwood Creek carry?

About 1,469 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 263 over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 263 over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.