US Bridges

SR 37 SB over Stoney Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.17 S SR 32 · Structure no. 012480

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,435
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 SB over Stoney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 SB over Stoney Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 69 years old, older 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 14,435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,992 by 2030. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 SB
CrossesStoney Creek
Location01.17 S SR 32
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02895, -85.9955
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,435 (2004)
Projected traffic19,992 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 SB over Stoney Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 37 SB over Stoney 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 SB over Stoney Creek carry?

About 14,435 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 SB over Stoney Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 SB over Stoney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.