US Bridges

SR 62 over Indian Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.13 W SR 337 · Structure no. 022300

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,304
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Indian Creek in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 58 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 5,304 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,949 by 2034. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.13 W SR 337
RouteState Highway 62
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.21233, -86.12877
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,304 (2022)
Projected traffic15,949 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 62 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Indian Creek carry?

About 5,304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.