US Bridges

SR 62 over Blackhawk Creek

Good

Spencer 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).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesBlackhawk Creek
Location00.32 E SR 545
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.174, -86.80589
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,633 (2004)
Projected traffic2,711 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 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.