SR 162 over Southern RR
GoodDubois County, Indiana · 00.04 E SR 64 · Structure no. 028390
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,806
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 162 over Southern RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 162 over Southern RR in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 89 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 10,806 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,939 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 162 over Southern RR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is SR 162 over Southern RR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 162 over Southern RR carry?
About 10,806 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 162 over Southern RR?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SR 162 over Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.