US Bridges

SR 62 EB over Cypress Creek

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 05.40 E SR 69 · Structure no. 021920

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,398
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 EB over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 EB over Cypress Creek in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 8,398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,630 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 62 EB
CrossesCypress Creek
Location05.40 E SR 69
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94172, -87.74702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,398 (2004)
Projected traffic11,630 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 62 EB over Cypress 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 September 2023.

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

About 8,398 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 EB over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 EB over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.