US Bridges

SR 62 over Toddys Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.77 E SR 250 · Structure no. 022470

Built
1920
105 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
1,138
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 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 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 1,138 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 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesToddys Branch
Location00.77 E SR 250
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85051, -85.34229
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,138 (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 1920, making it 105 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 1,138 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 (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Toddys Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.