US Bridges

SR 462 over Blue River

Fair

Harrison County, Indiana · 00.02 E SR 62 · Structure no. 032810

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 462 over Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 462 over Blue River in Harrison County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 66 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 5 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 537 by 2031. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 462
CrossesBlue River
Location00.02 E SR 62
RouteState Highway 462
CountyHarrison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.23022, -86.25346
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic537 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 462 over Blue River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR 462 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 462 over Blue River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 462 over Blue River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 462 over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.