US Bridges

Barker Avenue over SR 62 Eb/Wb

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 03.60 W US 41 · Structure no. 021960

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,299
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker Avenue over SR 62 Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous frame carrying Barker Avenue over SR 62 Eb/Wb in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 6,299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,686 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBarker Avenue
CrossesSR 62 Eb/Wb
Location03.60 W US 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.9782, -87.60973
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,299 (2023)
Projected traffic7,686 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker Avenue over SR 62 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Barker Avenue over SR 62 Eb/Wb 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 Barker Avenue over SR 62 Eb/Wb carry?

About 6,299 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Barker Avenue over SR 62 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Avenue over SR 62 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.