US Bridges

SR 37 NB over Honey Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 03.39 N SR 144 · Structure no. 012411

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 NB over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 37 NB over Honey 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 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 28,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,500 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 37 NB
CrossesHoney Creek
Location03.39 N SR 144
RouteState Highway 37
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60847, -86.21647
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,250 (2021)
Projected traffic32,500 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB over Honey Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 37 NB over Honey Creek 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 NB over Honey Creek carry?

About 28,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 NB over Honey Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 NB over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.