US Bridges

SR 37 over Bell Creek

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.37 S US 35 · Structure no. 012530

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,268
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Bell Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 37 over Bell Creek in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 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 3,268 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37
CrossesBell Creek
Location00.37 S US 35
RouteState Highway 37
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47549, -85.69716
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,268 (2020)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR 37 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 37 over Bell 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Bell Creek carry?

About 3,268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.