US Bridges

SR 37 over White River

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.40 S SR 213 · Structure no. 012500

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
436 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,844
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over White River in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 49 years old, older 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 9,844 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,633 by 2030. The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesWhite River
Location00.40 S SR 213
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12443, -85.94224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length436 ft (133 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,844 (2004)
Projected traffic13,633 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 White River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 37 over White 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 37 over White River carry?

About 9,844 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over White River?

The structure is 436 ft (133 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.