US Bridges

SR 62 over Middle Fk Anderson River

Fair

Perry County, Indiana · 02.73 W SR 37 · Structure no. 022220

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Middle Fk Anderson River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 62 over Middle Fk Anderson River in Perry County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 101 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 6 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesMiddle Fk Anderson River
Location02.73 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 62
CountyPerry County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22551, -86.63721
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2004)
Projected traffic469 by 2032
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 Middle Fk Anderson River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 62 over Middle Fk Anderson River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Middle Fk Anderson River carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Middle Fk Anderson River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Middle Fk Anderson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.