US Bridges

SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.17 W SR 69 · Structure no. 021890

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,010
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 49 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 8,010 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,845 by 2041. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 62 EB
CrossesMcfadden Creek
Location01.17 W SR 69
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93907, -87.86803
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,010 (2021)
Projected traffic8,845 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB over Mcfadden Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek carry?

About 8,010 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 EB over Mcfadden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.