US Bridges

SR 37 Sbl on Ramp over Bluff Creek

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 00.03 S SR 144 · Structure no. 012403

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 Sbl on Ramp over Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 37 Sbl on Ramp over Bluff Creek in Johnson 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37 Sbl on Ramp
CrossesBluff Creek
Location00.03 S SR 144
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56534, -86.24798
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length145 ft (44.1 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 on Ramp over Bluff Creek built?

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

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

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 Sbl on Ramp over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 Sbl on Ramp over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.