US Bridges

SR 237 over I-64 Eb/Wb

Fair

Crawford County, Indiana · 01.00 N SR 62 · Structure no. 011830

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 237 over I-64 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 237 over I-64 Eb/Wb in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,427 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 237
CrossesI-64 Eb/Wb
Location01.00 N SR 62
RouteState Highway 237
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.24147, -86.46832
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2006)
Projected traffic1,427 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 237 over I-64 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 237 over I-64 Eb/Wb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 237 over I-64 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 237 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 237 over I-64 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.