US Bridges

131st Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 1.02 N I-69 Sbl · Structure no. 076986

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

131st Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 131st Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,553 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries131st Street
CrossesSR 37 Nb/Sb
Location1.02 N I-69 Sbl
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97887, -86.00383
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,280 (2018)
Projected traffic18,553 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 131st Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 131st 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 131st Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb carry?

About 14,280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 131st Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 131st Street over SR 37 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.