US Bridges

SR 62 EB over Governor ST CSX RR

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.80 W US 41 · Structure no. 021984

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,155
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 EB over Governor ST CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 EB over Governor ST CSX RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46,155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,630 by 2032. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 62 EB
CrossesGovernor ST CSX RR
Location00.80 W US 41
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97699, -87.55851
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,155 (2018)
Projected traffic38,630 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Governor ST CSX RR built?

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

What condition is SR 62 EB over Governor ST CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 62 EB over Governor ST CSX RR carry?

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

How long is SR 62 EB over Governor ST CSX RR?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 EB over Governor ST CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.