US Bridges

SR 62 over Longs Branch

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 00.88 W US 231 · Structure no. 022090

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,870
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Longs Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Longs Branch in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 70 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesLongs Branch
Location00.88 W US 231
RouteState Highway 62
CountySpencer County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06071, -87.06559
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2004)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Longs Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 62 over Longs Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Longs Branch carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Longs Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Longs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.