US Bridges

U.S. 62 over I-65

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 2 MI E of JCT US 31W · Structure no. 047B00130L

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
352 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,459
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 62 over I-65 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 62 over I-65 in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 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 4,459 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,459 by 2037. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 62
CrossesI-65
Location2 MI E of JCT US 31W
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71389, -85.82944
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,459 (2017)
Projected traffic4,459 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 U.S. 62 over I-65 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 62 over I-65 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does U.S. 62 over I-65 carry?

About 4,459 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 62 over I-65?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 62 over I-65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.