US Bridges

SR 62 over Fulton Avenue

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 2.05 W US 41 · Structure no. 080016

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,241
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Fulton Avenue is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 over Fulton Avenue in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 62,241 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,508 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesFulton Avenue
Location2.05 W US 41
RouteState Highway 62
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97762, -87.58125
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,241 (2008)
Projected traffic95,508 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fulton Avenue built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Fulton Avenue 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 over Fulton Avenue carry?

About 62,241 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Fulton Avenue?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Fulton Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.