US Bridges

SR 62 over RR Pigeon CR RD

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.45 W US 41 · Structure no. 021972

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,022 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
58,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over RR Pigeon CR RD is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 62 over RR Pigeon CR RD in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 58,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,520 by 2036. The structure is 1,022 ft (311.4 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
CrossesRR Pigeon CR RD
Location02.45 W US 41
RouteState Highway 62
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97799, -87.58793
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,022 ft (311.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,200 (2016)
Projected traffic71,520 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over RR Pigeon CR RD built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 62 over RR Pigeon CR RD 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 RR Pigeon CR RD carry?

About 58,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over RR Pigeon CR RD?

The structure is 1,022 ft (311.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over RR Pigeon CR RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.