US Bridges

SR 62 over Evansville Western RR

Poor

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 04.19 W US 41 · Structure no. 021940

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,520
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Evansville Western RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Evansville Western RR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 44,520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,729 by 2034. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesEvansville Western RR
Location04.19 W US 41
RouteState Highway 62
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97769, -87.62083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 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
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Evansville Western RR built?

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

What condition is SR 62 over Evansville Western RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Evansville Western RR carry?

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

How long is SR 62 over Evansville Western RR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Evansville Western RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.