US Bridges

SR 62 over Salem Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 01.46 W SR 129 · Structure no. 022520

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
717
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Salem Branch is a concrete slab carrying SR 62 over Salem Branch in Jefferson County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 717 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesSalem Branch
Location01.46 W SR 129
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.91016, -85.21625
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2022)
Projected traffic721 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Salem Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 62 over Salem 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 Salem Branch carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Salem Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Salem Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.