US Bridges

SR 37 Sbl over Bluff Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 00.03 S SR 144 · Structure no. 012401

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 Sbl over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 Sbl over Bluff Creek in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 47,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,100 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 37 Sbl
CrossesBluff Creek
Location00.03 S SR 144
RouteState Highway 37
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.565, -86.24735
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,800 (2024)
Projected traffic55,100 by 2045
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sbl over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 Sbl over Bluff 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 Sbl over Bluff Creek carry?

About 47,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 Sbl over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 Sbl over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.