SR 62 over Blackhawk Creek
GoodSpencer County, Indiana · 00.32 E SR 545 · Structure no. 022180
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,633
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 62 over Blackhawk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Blackhawk Creek in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 62 over Blackhawk Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 62 over Blackhawk 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 62 over Blackhawk Creek carry?
About 1,633 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 62 over Blackhawk Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 62 over Blackhawk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.