US Bridges

SR 62 EB over Heidelbach Street

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.94 W US 41 · Structure no. 021981

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,155
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 EB over Heidelbach Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 EB over Heidelbach Street in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,630 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 62 EB
CrossesHeidelbach Street
Location00.94 W US 41
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97704, -87.56127
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,155 (2018)
Projected traffic38,630 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 EB over Heidelbach Street built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 EB over Heidelbach Street 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 EB over Heidelbach Street carry?

About 46,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 EB over Heidelbach Street?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 EB over Heidelbach Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.