SR 62 over Bruce Ditch
GoodWarrick County, Indiana · 01.37 N SR 162 · Structure no. 022150
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,741
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 62 over Bruce Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 62 over Bruce Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 71 years old, older 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 4,741 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,566 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 62 over Bruce Ditch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is SR 62 over Bruce Ditch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 62 over Bruce Ditch carry?
About 4,741 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 62 over Bruce Ditch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 62 over Bruce Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.