US Bridges

SR 62 over Carpentier Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 04.43 W US 41 · Structure no. 021930

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,520
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Carpentier Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Carpentier Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5 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 44,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,729 by 2034. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesCarpentier Creek
Location04.43 W US 41
RouteState Highway 62
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9776, -87.625
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,520 (2004)
Projected traffic62,729 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Carpentier Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 62 over Carpentier Creek 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 SR 62 over Carpentier Creek carry?

About 44,520 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Carpentier Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Carpentier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.