US Bridges

SR 162 over N&s RR

Good

Spencer County, Indiana · 01.62 E SR 62 · Structure no. 028340

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,547
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 162 over N&s RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 162 over N&s RR in Spencer County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,568 by 2034. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 162
CrossesN&s RR
Location01.62 E SR 62
RouteState Highway 162
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1138, -87.00202
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,547 (2004)
Projected traffic2,568 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 162 over N&s RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 162 over N&s RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 162 over N&s RR carry?

About 1,547 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 162 over N&s RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 162 over N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.