US Bridges

SR 62 over Wabash Riv Herman Islan

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.00 at State Line · Structure no. 021869

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,399 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,977
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Wabash Riv Herman Islan is a steel continuous arch - thru carrying SR 62 over Wabash Riv Herman Islan in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 69 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 5 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 3,977 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2030. The structure is 2,399 ft (731.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesWabash Riv Herman Islan
Location00.00 at State Line
RouteState Highway 62
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94387, -88.03618
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+48 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,399 ft (731.1 m)
Longest span441 ft (134.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,977 (2004)
Projected traffic5,509 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51.6 mi (83 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Wabash Riv Herman Islan built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 62 over Wabash Riv Herman Islan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Wabash Riv Herman Islan carry?

About 3,977 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Wabash Riv Herman Islan?

The structure is 2,399 ft (731.1 m) long with a longest span of 441 ft (134.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Wabash Riv Herman Islan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.