US-62 over Salt River
FairAnderson County, Kentucky · .55 MI E of JCT Ky 513 · Structure no. 003B00011N
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 215 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,131
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-62 over Salt River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-62 over Salt River in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kentucky 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 5 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 3,131 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US-62 over Salt River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-62 over Salt River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US-62 over Salt River carry?
About 3,131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US-62 over Salt River?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US-62 over Salt River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.