SR 62 over Harper Ditch
FairVanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.78 E US 41 · Structure no. 021995
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,866
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 62 over Harper Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 62 over Harper Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 33,866 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,717 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 62 over Harper Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 62 over Harper Ditch 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 Harper Ditch carry?
About 33,866 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 62 over Harper Ditch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SR 62 over Harper Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.