US Bridges

SR 62 over Brandeis Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 03.22 E US 41 · Structure no. 080442

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,781
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Brandeis Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 62 over Brandeis 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 16,781 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,781 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesBrandeis Ditch
Location03.22 E US 41
RouteState Highway 62
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99396, -87.47897
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,781 (2010)
Projected traffic18,781 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Brandeis Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Brandeis 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 Brandeis Ditch carry?

About 16,781 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Brandeis Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Brandeis Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.