US Bridges

University Pkwy over SR 62

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 07.50 W US 41 · Structure no. 021929

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,498
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Pkwy over SR 62 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying University Pkwy over SR 62 in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 11,498 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,332 by 2039. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Pkwy
CrossesSR 62
Location07.50 W US 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96706, -87.67687
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,498 (2019)
Projected traffic13,332 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 University Pkwy over SR 62 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Pkwy over SR 62 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does University Pkwy over SR 62 carry?

About 11,498 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is University Pkwy over SR 62?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns University Pkwy over SR 62?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.