US Bridges

126th Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 0.52 N I-69 Sbl · Structure no. 076982

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,453
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

126th Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 126th Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 21,453 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,461 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries126th Street
CrossesSR 37 Nb/Sb
Location0.52 N I-69 Sbl
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97162, -86.00372
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,453 (2019)
Projected traffic27,461 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 126th Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 126th Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb 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 126th Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb carry?

About 21,453 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 126th Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns 126th Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.