US Bridges

SR 37 over N&s RR

Good

Crawford County, Indiana · 00.40 S JCT SR 64 · Structure no. 076728

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over N&s RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over N&s RR in Crawford County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesN&s RR
Location00.40 S JCT SR 64
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.31934, -86.60685
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2008)
Projected traffic800 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 37 over N&s RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over N&s RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 over N&s RR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over N&s RR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.