US Bridges

SR 62 over Blue River

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 01.72 E SR 462 · Structure no. 022290

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
374 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,151
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Blue River in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 88 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 1,151 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,503 by 2031. The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesBlue River
Location01.72 E SR 462
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23438, -86.22737
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length374 ft (113.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,151 (2021)
Projected traffic2,503 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

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 Blue River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 62 over Blue River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Blue River carry?

About 1,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Blue River?

The structure is 374 ft (113.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.