US Bridges

CR 62 over Wetlands Area

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.28 W of CR 29 · Structure no. 1700151

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over Wetlands Area is a concrete slab carrying CR 62 over Wetlands Area in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 62
CrossesWetlands Area
Location00.28 W of CR 29
RouteCounty Highway 100
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30556, -85.04552
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 62 over Wetlands Area built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over Wetlands Area 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 CR 62 over Wetlands Area carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 62 over Wetlands Area?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 62 over Wetlands Area?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.