US Bridges

SR 62 over Dry Run

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 02.38 E SR 66 · Structure no. 022270

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
539 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Dry Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Dry Run in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 531 by 2043. The structure is 539 ft (164.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesDry Run
Location02.38 E SR 66
RouteState Highway 62
CountyCrawford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19177, -86.32348
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length539 ft (164.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2023)
Projected traffic531 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 62 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 62 over Dry Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Dry Run carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Dry Run?

The structure is 539 ft (164.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.