SR 62 over Herman Is & Ltl Chain
GoodPosey County, Indiana · 03.96 W SR 69 · Structure no. 021870
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,533 ft
- 48 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,977
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 62 over Herman Is & Ltl Chain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Herman Is & Ltl Chain in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 3,977 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2032. The structure is 2,533 ft (772 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51.6 mi (83 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 62 over Herman Is & Ltl Chain built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is SR 62 over Herman Is & Ltl Chain 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 62 over Herman Is & Ltl Chain carry?
About 3,977 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 62 over Herman Is & Ltl Chain?
The structure is 2,533 ft (772 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 62 over Herman Is & Ltl Chain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.