SR 237 over Little Blue River
FairCrawford County, Indiana · 03.61 N I-64 · Structure no. 011850
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 298 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,178
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 237 over Little Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 237 over Little Blue River in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,178 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,955 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 237 over Little Blue River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 237 over Little Blue 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 237 over Little Blue River carry?
About 1,178 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 237 over Little Blue River?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 237 over Little Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.