US Bridges

SR 62 over Toddys Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.35 E SR 250 · Structure no. 022460

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
439
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Toddys Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 over Toddys Branch in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 57 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 439 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,434 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesToddys Branch
Location00.35 E SR 250
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84734, -85.34867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2021)
Projected traffic2,434 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Toddys Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 62 over Toddys Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Toddys Branch carry?

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

How long is SR 62 over Toddys Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Toddys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.