US Bridges

SR 62 over Otter Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.01 W SR 161 · Structure no. 022060

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,087
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 62 over Otter Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,087 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,105 by 2030. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 62
CrossesOtter Creek
Location01.01 W SR 161
RouteState Highway 62
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03995, -87.20595
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,087 (2004)
Projected traffic10,105 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Otter Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Otter Creek carry?

About 6,087 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.