US Bridges

SR 62 over 9th Avenue

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.47 W US 41 · Structure no. 021971

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,155
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over 9th Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over 9th Avenue in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 46,155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,259 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
Crosses9th Avenue
Location02.47 W US 41
RouteState Highway 62
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97788, -87.59213
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
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,155 (2018)
Projected traffic77,259 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 9th Avenue built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over 9th Avenue 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 9th Avenue carry?

About 46,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over 9th Avenue?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over 9th Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.