US Bridges

SR 62 over Anderson River

Good

Perry County, Indiana · 00.47 W SR 145 · Structure no. 022210

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Anderson River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 62 over Anderson River in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,209 by 2032. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesAnderson River
Location00.47 W SR 145
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22213, -86.70632
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2004)
Projected traffic1,209 by 2032
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 Anderson River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Anderson River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Anderson River carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Anderson River?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Anderson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.