US Bridges

SR 62 over Caesar Creek

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 04.93 E SR 129 · Structure no. 022540

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Caesar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 62 over Caesar Creek in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 57 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesCaesar Creek
Location04.93 E SR 129
RouteState Highway 62
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9668, -85.13935
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Caesar Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 62 over Caesar Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Caesar Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Caesar Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Caesar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.