SR 37 over Bird Dog Creek
GoodCrawford County, Indiana · 00.63 N SR 64 · Structure no. 011870
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,379
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 over Bird Dog Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Bird Dog Creek in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,379 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2032. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 37 over Bird Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 37 over Bird Dog Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 37 over Bird Dog Creek carry?
About 1,379 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 over Bird Dog Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 over Bird Dog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.