US Bridges

SR 62 over Razor Fork

Fair

Jefferson County, Indiana · 01.50 W SR 250 · Structure no. 022440

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Razor Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 over Razor Fork in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 105 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,535 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesRazor Fork
Location01.50 W SR 250
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82584, -85.33806
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2021)
Projected traffic1,535 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Razor Fork built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 62 over Razor Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Razor Fork carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Razor Fork?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Razor Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.